Inspired by the growing trend of savoury themed frozen desserts.
From miso caramel to blue cheese and pear, artisan ice cream makers are pushing the boundaries of what dessert can be.
The idea behind baked potato ice cream is to deliver the comforting flavour of a fluffy, buttery spud in frozen form, unexpected, but oddly satisfying.
In Japan and parts of the U.S, shops have started offering limited runs of this creamy novelty. Some versions even add inclusions like cheddar, chives, or bits of crispy potato skin for texture.
Here in the UK, we're no strangers to savoury ices either. Brown bread ice cream is a classic recipe dating back to Georgian times and more recently we've seen flavours such Heston Blumenthal's famous bacon & egg, Aldi's 'Pigs in Blankets' and the return of the Anya Hindmarch Ice Cream Project in London for it's fourth summer of riotously over-the-top ice cream flavours such as Bird's custard, Bisto gravy and Jacob's Twiglets.
So of course, we had to give baked potato flavoured ice cream ago. Using a no-churn ice cream recipe for simplicity, we baked two potatoes to perfection, puree'd the insides and blended with condensed milk, cream and vanilla. Finally we added some tasty Bling toppings as garnish and tucked in.
The verdict - just like cold mashed potato. Maybe we we should have added some baked beans or tuna! You can watch our video here.
Recipe
2 large potatoes
500ml double cream
1tsp vanilla extract
397g condensed milk
Method
Step 1
Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork and microwave on high for 8 minutes, turning them halfway through. Pop them in the oven or airfryer on 180c for 15 minutes to crisp up.
Step 2
Once the potatoes are completely cool, slice in half and scoop out the flesh. Push the potato through a fine sieve until smooth.
Step 3
Stir the mashed potato into the condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk the double cream and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.
Step 5
Gently fold the potato mixture into the cream mixture making sure to not to knock too much air out.
Step 5
Spoon into a suitable container and freeze for 8 hrs, or overnight if possible.
Step 6
Remove from the freezer and scoop into cones or bowls and finish with your chosen toppings.
