Instant Mango Sorbet

The excitement and magic of deep fried ice cream was not lost on me as a child. How could they possibly stick perfect balls of cold ice cream into screaming hot oil without them melting into oblivion? The secret, I have learned, is in the coating, which can come in many forms but I quite like the idea of sandwiching the icecream between moist madeira cake and forming into perfect little balls. These little showstoppers can be prepared in advance, kept in the freezer and dropped into hot oil when you are ready to serve. Serve with a generous drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of toasted sesame for complete deep fried ice cream perfection.

A semifreddo is a light, velvety Italian treat. Technically it’s a frozen dessert but when served, it’s more like a chilled mousse, hence the name ‘half-cold’! Drizzled with melted nutella and topped with roasted hazelnuts, this is a perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert.