Name: A cheat’s recipe for blackberry soft serves
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gm frozen blackberries; 1 litre (4 cups) coconut ice-cream; 15 gm freeze dried strawberries (see note), crushed

These blackberry soft serves are our fast and refreshing take on a favourite summertime treat. Best of all, you don’t need an ice-cream churner. Take one blender, plus a piping bag and nozzle, and dessert is on the way.

Ingredients

500 gm frozen blackberries

1 litre (4 cups) coconut ice-cream

15 gm freeze dried strawberries (see note), crushed

Method

Process blackberries and ice-cream in a food processor, scraping down edges in between blending, until completely smooth.

Transfer mixture to a piping bag with a 1cm-star nozzle. Pipe into ¾-cup glasses, then sprinkle over strawberries. Serve immediately or freeze for up to an hour and serve.