Name: Pineapple and mint ice
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 large pineapple, peeled, core removed; 2 cup water; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped; 4 egg whites

Pineapple and mint ice

When the weather is hot, this fresh and minty, gelato-style ice-cream serves 8 people and is guaranteed to be a dinner party winner.

Ingredients

1 large pineapple, peeled, core removed

2 cup water

3/4 cup caster sugar

1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped

4 egg whites

Method

1.Finely chop half of the pineapple. Blend or process remaining pineapple until smooth.

2.In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes without stirring. Allow to cool. Stir in half the mint.

3.In a large bowl, combine reserved puree and sugar syrup. Cover and freeze for about 3 hours until just set.

4.Using an electric mixer, beat pineapple mixture and egg whites together until smooth. Pour mixture into two 18 x 28cm slice pans. Cover and freeze overnight until firm. Serve with remaining chopped pineapple and mint.

Remember to wrap and chill the mint and pineapple required for serving. Other fresh fruit, such as lychee or grapes, could be mixed in with the ice when serving.
Note

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