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CBC
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CBC
9 ways to pair ice cream and preserves for easy summer desserts
Summertime cooking is all about simplicity — and there's nothing easier than ice cream topped with perfectly paired preserves for dessert. With the right combinations, you can enhance this everyday treat to create something downright gourmet. When choosing jams, jellies, curds, marmalades and more, whether store-bought or homemade, opt for those on the looser side so that they can flow over the ice cream for maximum coverage. If yours are a little stiff, they can be gently warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving. Below are some of my absolute favourite flavours to enjoy together. And although a bowl of ice cream and preserves is really all you need for a spectacular summer dessert, I've included topping ideas as well in case you want to level up your combos into sundae territory. Vanilla ice cream, canned peaches and raspberry jam This is an easy take on peach Melba, French chef Auguste Escoffier's iconic creation that consists of vanilla ice cream with poached peaches and raspberry sauce. For a sundae, add: vanilla-scented whipped cream, toasted sliced almonds and a few fresh raspberries. Coffee ice cream and blueberry jam When I started infusing my blueberry jam with coffee, it was revelatory; the bitter, caffeinated bean gives a complexity to mellow blueberries that I never want them to be without. This ice cream and jam combo skips the infusion process and heads straight into dessert. For a sundae, add: candied walnuts and coffee whipped cream (just add some instant coffee to lightly sweetened cream before whipping). Coconut sorbet and pineapple jam For a tropical drink-inspired treat you can't go wrong with this classic pairing — tastes like sunshine in a bowl. And if you like pina coladas, you might want to add a shot of rum. For a sundae, add: passion fruit pulp and/or diced tropical fruits, coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Butter pecan ice cream and orange marmalade Sweet, rich candied pecans benefit from a bright pop of marmalade with a little bitterness to balance the sugar. Paddington would approve. For a sundae, add: whipped cream, candied pecans and a fresh or candied whole cherry. Mint chip ice cream, fig preserves and amaro Many amaros, which pair so well with earthy figs and bitter chocolate, use mint, so a shot of amaro on sweet mint-chip ice cream paired with fig preserves creates a complex and sophisticated (but easy) end to a meal. For a sundae, add: whipped cream, crystallized mint leaves, a caramelized fresh fig half and chocolate shavings. Pistachio ice cream and lemon curd Rich, nutty pistachios are made even better by a bright dose of citrus — and the colours really pop together. For a sundae, add: whipped cream, crushed shortbread cookies and chopped toasted pistachios. Vanilla ice cream and chili crisp People love the heat that this combo brings, but its spice is not for the faint of heart. If you love chili crisp, you'll be amazed at how well it complements the cold, mellow ice cream. For a sundae, add: chopped salted peanuts or macadamia nuts and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Chocolate ice cream and cherry preserves The most iconic chocolate and cherry pairing is Black Forest cake, but this one is even better for a hot summer day. For a sundae, add: kirsch-spiked whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a fresh or candied whole cherry. Strawberry ice cream and strawberry freezer jam Does it get any better than a double dose of strawberries? Freezer jam isn't cooked, so it has a super-fresh strawberry flavour that will amplify the flavours of the cool strawberry ice cream.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Meghan Markle shares behind-the-scenes glimpse into domestic life - as lifestyle brand As Ever accused of 'ghosting' customers
Meghan Markle has shared another behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life in California - as her lifestyle brand is accused of 'ghosting' customers after its launch. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared the sweet kitchen snapshot to her official As Ever Instagram page ahead of Memorial Day weekend in the United States. In the photograph, Meghan wears a spotless apron as she appears to bake inside a lavish kitchen, her hair pulled back and a natural smile on her face. Products from the As Ever line - the 'raspberry spread' - can be seen on the side. The image is captioned: 'Stir, sip, repeat — savouring moments slow and sweet this holiday weekend.' But this look into Meghan's life comes as the Duchess was criticised for a 'lack of planning' because her sold-out products still haven't been restocked after months. The Duchess of Sussex released her 'As Ever' line, first teased more than a year ago under a different name, on April 2 with the limited pieces hitting her online site at eye-watering prices. The eight products on sale included a wildflower honey with honeycomb, priced at $28 (£21.60), and some flower sprinkles at $15 (£11.60). Meanwhile, a jar of raspberry jam set punters back $14 (£10.80), while the abundance of other goods on sale included shortbread and crepe mixes, both being sold for $14, alongside various herbal tea mixes for $12 (£9.30 each). Fans snapped up the products within minutes – the range sold out in just half an hour. But now, nearly two months later, keen shoppers who had initially hoped to get their hands on the exclusive product range have been left bitterly disappointed. All of the sold-out stock is still unavailable to purchase online. At the time of the opening day, critics had begun to question the success of the 43-year-old's latest business venture. It was claimed the items had been made available in small quantities and then quickly marked as sold out in order to generate interest. Pictured: Some of the sold-out products within the As Ever collection. Exclusive products on sale included a wildflower honey with honeycomb, priced at an eye-watering $28 (£21.60), and some flower sprinkles at $15 (£11.60) One industry insider told MailOnline: 'Showing that there is a sell out is very common for new brands to fake demand. There is no warehouse full of jams.' But Renae Smith, founder and director of The Atticism, has now criticised Meghan for 'ghosting' her fans with what she dubbed a 'half-baked' PR move. She told the Express: 'It's not surprising people are mocking it. From a PR and brand-building perspective, the strategy feels a bit half-baked. 'The initial drop clearly exceeded expectations; honey selling out in five minutes is impressive, but it also screams lack of planning. Honey is honey. It doesn't take six months to source more.' Ms Smith added that it looks like Meghan 'launched, sold out, and then ghosted the audience'. 'That doesn't build anticipation, it creates the sense that the brand doesn't know what it wants to be,' she explained, adding that the 13-month tease period was 'boring'.
