Whisky Oranges With Honey Cream Food

WHISKY ORANGES WITH HONEY CREAM

Steps:

• Stir sugar and water together over low to medium heat until sugar is dissoved.
• Bring to the boil, then decrease heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat to cool, and add whisky.
• Peel the oranges, ensuring that no white pith remains.
• Cut the oranges into segments, cutting between membranes- if you do this over a bowl you will catch all the juice.
• Place the segmented oranges in a bowl and carefully pour over the cooled syrup.
• Refrigerate, covered, for up to three days before serving.
• For the Honey Cream: Place the honey and whisky together in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream softly.
• Gradually add the honey mixture to the cream, beating until thick.
• Refrigerate covered until serving time.

BAKED FIGS WITH HONEY AND WHISKEY ICE-CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add 75 ml (2 3/4 fl oz) of the whisky and flame to burn off the alcohol. Once the flames have died down, stir in the milk and cream. While this is coming to a boil, whisk the egg yolks and honey together with a standing or handheld mixer until they have doubled in size and become fluffy.
• 2. Take the milk and cream off the heat and pour half onto the egg yolks. Whisk until combined, then put to one side.
• 3. Put the remainder of the milk and cream back onto the heat and, when it is boiling, add the egg mixture, turn down the heat and whisk constantly for approximately 1 minute.
• 4. Pour into a large bowl to lower the mixture's temperature and stir in the last 25 ml (3/4 fl oz) whiskey. Cover and chill.
• 5. Once thoroughly cool, churn in an ice-cream machine. Alternatively, pour into a freezerproof container, put in the freezer and beat every 20 minutes until set.
• 6. Place the warm figs in 6 shallow bowls or on 6 plates, pour over some syrup and put a scoop of honey and whiskey ice-cream in the centre.

HONEY AND WHISKEY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Whip the cream until it is thick adding the whisky gradually.
• Put the honey in a small pan and heat it.
• At the same time beat the yolks in a bowl.
• Pour the hot honey into the bowl containing the yolks and carry on beating the mixture until it's pale and thick.
• Gently fold in the cream and whisky mixture.
• Put the mixture in a freezerproof container and freeze for three hours minimum.