Stewed fruits could work with chilli, but I think that's because chilli is a
fruit in itself, and one generally of some sweetness. It'd need some
selectivity (I think some tartness would probably help).
I haven't had icecream just with chilli, though I can see it working quite
well. Does it make icecream "better"...well, that's a tricky one since
mostly icecream is made better by being better icecream (that is, the basic
recipe done well), in which case flavours don't so much make it better as
often nicely embellish the most perfect food (my subjective bias showing).
However, I have had icecream flavoured with chilli and dark chocolate
(Spirit House, Yandina). The be fair, chilli and chocolate are a great match
to begin with (Sweet Tempered Chocolate down in th Junction for a dark
chocolate with chilli truffle centre which is pretty damn good). But the
icecream aspect does complete a triumvirate of taste, the cream softening
the harsher aspects of both, and the cold making the back of throat and
whole mouth chilli after burn a somewhat stimulating surprise. With a dark
chocolate slice, it was one of the nicest desserts I've had. It's definitely
an icecream I'm going to try making.
But just chilli with icecream...yes, perhaps infusing the creme anglais with
a bit of fresh ginger too...this might be nice alongside a big apple pie, or
something a bit citrus and tart, like a, well, citrus tart (I think nuts
would need to be in there too somewhere, perhaps crushed over the top)?.
Just in itself? Well, it could be a nice way to take icecream in winter (but
I can see taking a snack of a cone full of chilli chocolate icecream while
skiing (a different take on the usual "hot chocolate").
"Better"? Well, I don't know. It certainly would and does work though.
Massimo's (famous local icecream joint) has never, as far as I know, offered
it. I can't complain though, especially if he's offering cinnamon and white
chocolate flavours at the same time.
Cheers,
Marc
Noosa Heads, Oz
http://gallery.parknmeter.com
On Thursday, 27 October 2011, Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Oh -
> Stew fruit and custard would be challenge.
> I suppose someone's done the ice cream but was it better?
> Most classic French dishes (not just the deserts) would be ruined.
> Porridge? Muesli?
> The list goes on......
>
> My son dowses everything in chilli sauce or Asian sweet chili sauce - but
then, he's a bloody barbarian.
>
> Andrew Fildes
> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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