Rainbow Sherbetice Cream Parfait Africa Recipes

RAINBOW SHERBET/ICE CREAM PARFAIT (AFRICA)

Steps:

• In the bottom of a tall cold parfait glass, put 2 tbsp of strawberries (or raspberries). Add 1 sml scoop raspberry sherbet.
• Put another 2 tbsp of the strawberries (or raspberries) over the raspberry sherbet & add 1 sml scoop of lime sherbet.
• Put the remaining 2 tbsp of strawberries (or raspberries) over the lime sherbet & add 1 sml scoop of vanilla ice cream to fill the glass to the brim.
• Swirl whipped cream on top. (If you're ambitious, use a pastry bag to make a lrg star).
• Garnish whipped cream w/multicolored or chocolate sprinkles. Serve immediately.

BLACK RASPBERRY SHERBET/ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until sugar has dissolved. (This may take a few minutes.).
• Refrigerate several hours, or overnight.
• Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

SHERBET RAINBOW

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. round pan with waxed paper. Firmly press the lime sherbet into a 1-in. ring around the edge of pan. Smooth inside of the ring with a metal spatula or butter knife. Immediately form rings with orange and raspberry sherbet. Smooth inside ring; fill in center with lemon sherbet. Freeze overnight or until firm. Loosen edge with a knife. Invert onto a 12-in. square piece of waxed paper. Remove waxed paper from top of sherbet. Cut in half. Press two halves together, forming a half circle. Smooth rounded edge. Transfer rainbow, cut side down, to a freezer-proof serving platter. Just before serving, spoon whipped topping "clouds" at each end of rainbow if desired. Tint coconut with food coloring; sprinkle over topping.

FRUIT CHUTNEY (ZWT - SOUTH AFRICA)

Steps:

• Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
• Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
• Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
• Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to ½ in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
• Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
• NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.