FOOD + DRINK
Kent Ice Cream cont.
Treatz // Gravesend
Treatz began life in Berkshire, but soon started to expand across the country, and we’ re lucky enough to have one in Gravesend. With a fun, retro diner vibe, the ice creams at Treatz are magnificent – rising high from the dish and definitely needing a long-handled spoon to be enjoyed to their fullest, there are 40 flavours of amazing gelato ice cream to choose from.
Enjoy your ice cream in a cone, in a waffle basket, as a sundae, or even – if you think you can handle it – in a freakshake; a megamilkshake including ice cream, cake, sweets, waffles, sauce and anything else that can be thrown at it, which tastes incredible! www. treatz. co. uk
Morelli’ s // Broadstairs
Morelli’ s began in 1907 in – perhaps surprisingly – Scotland. Giuseppe and his son Mario, who had recently arrived from Italy, decided to start their own gelato business in their new home. They had no idea what to expect, or whether this treat would be popular, but they went ahead and we’ re delighted that they did. There are now 18 Morelli’ s ice cream parlours across the world, including our very own in Broadstairs, which opened in 1932. www. morellisgelato. com
Four Winters // Bluewater
Each season has its own unique flavours and the brains behind Four Winters take this to heart, introducing different limited edition ice creams every three months. This alone makes Four Winters stand out, but there is something else unique about it: the ice cream is made using liquid nitrogen and you can watch it being created in front of you in moments. As well as the flavours on offer, you can create your own special bowl with a variety of different toppings. www. facebook. com / FourWintersUK
Creams Café // Tunbridge Wells, Bexleyheath, Canterbury, Bromley, Rochester & Orpington
The idea behind visiting Creams is that you can treat yourself and indulge, and with the delicious flavours of real Italian gelato on offer – including Maltesers, cookie dough, white chocolate, Oreo and toffee butterscotch, the impressive sundaes and the stunning desserts – that’ s exactly what you can do. www. creamscafe. co. uk
The Bears Trading Company // Tankerton The Bears Trading Company doesn’ t make its own ice cream, but it does utilise ice cream made in Kent to create some fantastically delicious desserts. www. thebearstradingcompany. co. uk
Sorbetto // Ramsgate
There has been an ice cream parlour at this spot for over 70 years, and Sorbetto has taken up the mantle beautifully. As well as being able to taste the delicious flavours within the shop itself, you can take them home too, and even have Sorbetto cater your event or party! www. sorbetto. co. uk
Creams Factory // Tonbridge
At Creams Factory you can actually watch gelato being made and it’ s a fascinating sight. There are a number of intricate parts to the process and each one is on display for customers to enjoy here. That’ s not the only thing they can enjoy, of course. The gelato produced at creams is a delight; delicious, creamy and different. Flavours include raspberry, dark chocolate, coconut cream, cinnamon, almond and pear.
As well as gelato, you’ ll find freshly baked goods such as croissants and waffles, and hot puddings – all of which complement the ice cream perfectly. www. creamsfactory. co. uk
How To Make Your Own Ice Cream
If all of these ice creams and ice cream parlours have inspired you not only to taste the variety of flavours on offer, but to make some of your own, insideKENT can help you do just that. Making ice cream is an art, but it is certainly something that can be learnt at home, as many of the ice cream experts can attest to. So here’ s how to get started. Remember, there are a variety of different ways to make ice cream, so the first step is to work out which method is best for you.
The following methods all make vanilla ice cream, but there is no reason why you can’ t experiment and try different flavours too. Just throwing in some chocolate chips or chunks of fruit can really make a difference.
THE BAG METHOD
What you need:
• 250ml pouring cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 egg yolks
• 20-30 ice cubes
• 100g rock salt
• Two freezer bags( one large, one medium)
What to do:
1. In the medium freezer bag combine the cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Make sure the bag is properly sealed.
2. In the larger freezer bag, combine the salt and the ice.
3. Place the smaller bag into the bigger one and shake vigorously for around 10 minutes. By this time the ice cream will have formed and hardened and you can eat it right away.
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