Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire puddings are ringing the changes in a ‘Sundae Roast’ dessert mash-up
The Sundae Roast – a combo of Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire pudding and Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream(Image: supplied image)
We all know a cornet or a tub is handy for holding a scoop or two of ice cream – now there is a new pud on the block. A Yorkshire ice cream company has started a new food craze, serving up the frozen treat in an Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire pudding.
Dubbed the “Sundae Roast”, ice cream and Yorkshire pudding fans alike can get their hands on the delicious new summer treat at Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, in Skipton. The ingenious innovation sees scoops of ice cream served inside a Hull-made pudding, avoiding any drips while soaking up all the flavour – unlike a cup or cone.
It is an unlikely culinary combination that might just become the food trend of the summer. While typically used almost exclusively for gravy, the Yorkshire pudding also brings together the best parts of an ice cream cup and cone for something even more scrumptious.
A little sweet, a little savoury and unmistakably British, the summer dessert and roast dinner staple combine to create an unexpectedly harmonious treat. The innovation was inspired by Aunt Bessie’s collaboration with Anya Hindmarch’s Ice Cream Project, which introduced a Vanilla and Golden Syrup flavoured ice cream with chunks of Aunt Bessie’s Golden Glorious Yorkshire Puddings as part of the annual pop-up that opened in London in June.
It also follows other recent innovations such as the “British burrito”, as Britain continues to extend its love of the Yorkshire pudding beyond the roast dinner plate. Scott Rogers, owner of Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, said: “The Yorkshire pudding is one of our county’s most famous exports, but there are so many more ways for people to enjoy them beyond a Sunday roast.
“We loved the idea of celebrating the Yorkshire pudding in a completely unexpected way, and wanted to bring that excitement back to the home of the pud in Yorkshire. It’s definitely got a few raised eyebrows from the traditionalists, but most people are quickly converted, so I’d encourage people to try it for themselves and make up their [own] mind.
“It’s a bit of fun, it’s proudly Yorkshire, and judging by the reactions so far, it may just be here to stay.” The mash-up has already sparked local curiosity in Yorkshire since landing, with customers queuing up to try it for themselves and early reactions from customers suggesting it could become the next hot (and cold) thing.
The sweet and savoury stroke of genius, with an Aunt Bessie’s pud the perfectly-shaped, edible vessel for those scoops of ice cream, is currently on the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream menu as a summer special until Friday, July 31. The dish can also be prepped in just five minutes in an air fryer for those across the nation wanting to get in on the trend.
Scott said the recipe is simple and quick to recreate at home:
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 to 4 minutes
- Place up to four frozen Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire Puddings in a single layer in the basket
- Air fry the Yorkshire puddings for 2 to 3 minutes until they are piping hot, golden, and crispy
- Remove from the air fryer and leave to cool on a rack for 15 minutes
- Once room temperature, place 1 to 2 scoops of ice cream right into the pudding and serve
- They can work with any flavours or toppings – so have fun with it!