Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream

Hot Cross buns are so popular during Easter time and I have a wonderful recipe for these classic treats. What happens though when you have a whole bunch of leftovers and you don’t know what to do with them" Well, I’ll tell you what, just make an epic hot cross bun ice cream. I cannot tell you enough how amazing this dessert is. It’s a super simple Thermomix recipe and you can whip it up quickly and just leave it to freeze until you have guests around and just need a dessert ready. 
You can also use the hot cross bun crumble as a topping for your granola or porridge for a little extra kick. I stored the leftover crumble in a jar and it worked a treat on so many desserts actually. 

Hot Cross Bun Crumble

4 hot cross buns 50 g unsalted butter (in small chunks )
100 g dark muscovado sugar
1 pinch sea salt

Ice Cream

400 g whole milk
200 g single cream
130 g light brown soft sugar (or coconut sugar)
1 pinch sea salt
5 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
20 g brandy (or dark rum (optional) )
200 g creme fraiche
100 g dark chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 190C / 170C Fan / Gas Mark 5. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside. 

To make the hot cross bun crumble, place the butter in the mixing bowl. Melt 2 Min. / 100C / Speed 2. Add the brown sugar and dissolve 2 Min. / 100C / Speed 2. 

Tear the hot cross buns into small pieces into a large bowl and pour over t...