In South Africa, springtime marks the beginning of the country’s pleasant summer weather. We only know how to cool down by diving headfirst into pools or the beautiful seaside waves. But if you want to keep your calm and savour the moment even more, ice cream is the way to go. Another classic summertime addition is this ice cream topped with rum sauce, a simple fruit infusion with a blast of your favourite rum.
Ice cream with rum sauce suggestions
To begin, any kind of rum—dark or light—can be used. Decide between the two based on how much you want sweetness or richness. Dates, raisins, and other dark fruits pair well with black rum, while lighter fruits, such berries, complement light rum. You may play around with the proportions and add some crunchy nuts for garnish.
Enjoy a tasty treat to help you relax this summer. There’s nothing better than a day at the pool with some of this ice cream smothered in rum sauce.
Ice cream with rum sauce recipe
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
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1 cup mixed fruit (raisins, currents, sultanas, etc.
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cherries
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mixed nuts, crushed and chopped
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1 cup water
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15ml rum
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¼ cup sugar
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1 heaped tbsp. butter
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Vanilla ice cream
Method
- Simmer the water, fruit, sugar and butter for an hour.
- In the last 10 minutes, add the rum along with the cherries and nuts just before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.