Lalla Rookh Recipe
- 1 quart Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Calvados or apple brandy
- Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving
- Place the ice cream in the refrigerator until slightly softened, about 30 minutes.
- Place the softened ice cream in a large bowl and, using a rubber spatula, stir until it has a smooth consistency and no frozen chunks remain.
- Divide the ice cream among 8 small (1/2-cup) shallow bowls and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Freeze until the ice cream is semisolid, about 30 minutes.
- Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of ice cream from the center of each bowl to create a deep trough.
- Reserve the scooped-out ice cream for another use.
- Return the sundaes to the freezer to chill completely, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, remove the sundaes from the freezer and let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chill the clean bowl of a stand mixer and the whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream, sugar, and vanilla to the chilled bowl and whisk on medium speed until medium peaks form, about 2 minutes; set aside.
- (Alternatively, you can use a hand whisk and a large chilled bowl.
- Whisk the cream, sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.)
- Slowly pour 1 tablespoon of the Calvados into each trough, filling it just up to the top (do not let it spill over).
- Top each bowl with a dollop of whipped cream and some nutmeg.
- Serve immediately.
vanilla, cold heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, calvados, nutmeg
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/lalla-rookh-30231 (may not work)