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Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe (No Churn)

Published on November 24, 2014 by Helen 22 Comments
Last Updated on December 10, 2019

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Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe makes a stylish alternative to the classic Christmas pud.  Hidden inside a citrus and brandy dome of creamy no churn ice cream is a spiced fruit centre. 

A glass cake stand with a domed white ice cream bombe on it, garnished with cranberries

 

Table of Contents

  • Christmas Means Cold
  • Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe
  • How to Make Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe
  • Christmas Pudding Bombe Hints & Tips 
  • Christmas Pudding (No Churn) Ice Cream Bombe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Christmas Means Cold

My Christmas traditions are, all in all, very English and certainly aligned to a winter Christmas. I think that I would find it strange and a shock to the system to spend Christmas somewhere warm.

Wrapping presents by a roaring fire at my parents’ house, wrapping up warm and going out to a carol service, wearing new scarves, gloves and hats to church on Christmas morning. 

Christmas lunch is reassuringly nearly always the same. There’s champagne and smoked salmon whilst opening presents. Then we enjoy either a large roast chicken or turkey with all the trimmings. Finally, there’s my mother’s Christmas pudding.

It would not be the same done with long, warm sunny days and in summer clothes. However, as time goes by I have begun to think that a hot-climate Christmas is something I’d like to experience one year. 

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe

Browsing the ingredients for a traditional Christmas pudding recipe, I decided to make a Christmas dessert suitable for a hot climate.

This no-churn ice cream bombe has the shape and the flavours of a traditional home-made pudding, but rather less fuss. 

No need to steam the pudding for hours on Christmas day, taking up a ring on the hob, with the risk of the pudding boiling dry as happened one year, and certainly no flaming brandy to take a layer of polish off the dining room table if accidentally spilt from the serving plate. 

I am a huge fan of no-churn ice cream. It is both simple and speedy to make, only require two ingredients (plus the flavourings). There’s no messing about with an ice cream machine. All you need is an electric whisk (or a strong wrist). Depending on the amount you make, you usually have some spare condensed milk left over. This can be frozen for the next batch (if you don’t just eat it from the pot with a teaspoon).

Unlike a traditional Christmas pudding you can make this Christmas pudding ice cream bombe just the day before you want to serve it – just check that there is enough room in your freezer. This makes it perfect if you have to change your holiday plans at the last minute, or if you find yourself with unexpected visitors.

This is also easier, and certainly cheaper to make than a regular traditional Christmas pudding.   

It’s also great if you just feel like a change from your usual Christmas traditions. After all, many of us find a full house can get overheated over the holidays, and children may prefer a frozen Christmas dessert. Or for a large gathering make a traditional Christmas pudding to serve alongside. 

A Christmas pudding ice cream bombe on a glas cake stand with a slice cut out

This alternative Christmas pudding has two layers – a creamy white ice cream dome, hiding a fruit packed mincemeat ice cream centre.  

How to Make Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe

Step one – Double line a 3 pint pudding basin with cling film, using enough to generously hang over the edge. Press the cling film to the inside of the bowl.

Step two – Using your stand mixer or an electric whisk, whisk the double cream, orange zest and brandy until it holds a stiff peak. Fold in the condensed milk.

Step three – Dollop about a quarter of the mix into the pudding basin and use a spatula to spread it around the inside of the bowl, so it is about an inch thick. Use more of the cream mixture if needed.

Step four – Place about a third of the remaining mixture into another bowl and set to one side.

Step five – Add the mincemeat to the rest of the mixture. Fold it in well and then carefully fill the centre of the pudding basin. Transfer any spare mixture to a tub and freeze.

Step six – Spread the reserved cream mixture over the top of the mincemeat centre, so that it is completely encased. Smooth out so the surface is flat. Cover with clingfilm and freeze overnight.

Step seven – To serve, remove the top layer of clingfilm. Flip the bombe out onto a serving plate or cake stand and peel the cling film off.

Step eight – Garnish your Christmas pudding ice cream bombe with holly, candied fruit, cranberries or a sparkler.  Slice to reveal the hidden centre and serve.  

A top down photo of a slice of Christmas pudding ice cream bombe

Christmas Pudding Bombe Hints & Tips 

No churn ice cream is one of the easiest, and most forgiving recipes you can make. If you stick to double the volume of cream to condensed milk there really isn’t that much that can go wrong.  I usually make this with a basic hand electric whisk – no need for a stand mixer.  

  • Clear a space for the pudding basin in the freezer before you start.  
  • If you over whip the cream and it starts to go grainy add a splash of milk and slowly whisk it in to rescue it.  
  • Don’t worry too much about precision when you line the mould with the ice cream – it doesn’t have to be perfectly smoothly hollowed out.  
  •  Allow to freeze over-night. At a push you can make this first thing in the morning and use the fast freeze button to help things along. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight tub in the freezer for up to 2 weeks – after this time all no churn ice creams can start to go grainy.    
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A glass cake stand with a domed white ice cream bombe on it, garnished with cranberries
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4.91 from 10 votes

Christmas Pudding (No Churn) Ice Cream Bombe

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe makes a stylish alternative to the classic Christmas pud.  Hidden inside a citrus and brandy dome of creamy no churn ice cream is a spiced fruit centre. 
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 600 ml double cream
  • 1 large orange – zest
  • 4 tbs brandy
  • 300 ml condensed milk
  • 300 g mincemeat (sweet)

Instructions

  • Double line a 3 pint pudding basin with cling film, using enough to generously hang over the edge. Press the cling film to the inside of the bowl.
  • Using your stand mixer or an electric whisk, whisk the double cream, orange zest and brandy until it holds a stiff peak. Fold in the condensed milk.
  • Dollop about a quarter of the mix into the pudding basin and use a spatular to spread it around the inside of the bowl so it is about an inch thick. Use more of the cream mixture if needed.
  • Place about a third of the remaining mixture into another bowl and set to one side.
  • Add the mincemeat to the remaining mixture, fold in well and then carefully fill the centre of the pudding basin. Transfer any spare mixture into a tub and freeze.
  • Spread the remainder of the mixture over the top of the mincemeat center so it is completely encased. Smooth out so the surface is flat. Cover with clingfilm and freeze overnight.
  • To serve remove the top layer of clingfilm, flip out onto a plate or cake stand and peel the cling film back.
  • Garnish with holly, cranberries or a sparkler. Ready to eat straight from the freezer, no need to let it soften.

Notes

No churn ice cream is one of the easiest, and most forgiving recipes you can make. If you stick to double the volume of cream to condensed milk there really isn't that much that can go wrong.  I usually make this with a basic hand electric whisk - no need for a stand mixer.  
  • Clear a space for the pudding basin in the freezer before you start.  
  • If you over whip the cream and it starts to go grainy add a splash of milk and slowly whisk it in to rescue it.  
  • Don't worry too much about precision when you line the mould with the ice cream - it doesn't have to be perfectly smoothly hollowed out.  
  •  Allow to freeze over-night. At a push you can make this first thing in the morning and use the fast freeze button to help things along. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight tub in the freezer for up to 2 weeks - after this time all no churn ice creams can start to go grainy.   
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Pudding (No Churn) Ice Cream Bombe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 806IU16%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Alternative Christmas, christmas pudding
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For another alternative festive dessert, try this spiced orange pavlova with Christmas pudding filling.

Enjoy these Turkey, cranberry and stilton muffins or orange spiced French toast for Christmas brunch.

And relax with the perfect Christmas cocktail.

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe Slice on plate

 

 

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Bombe is a twist on a traditional Christmas Pudding and it's great for a warm weather Christmas celebration

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  1. Sally - My Custard Pie

    5 stars
    Your chilly Christmas traditions are the antithesis of ours. Champagne on the beach (bottle wrapped in a towel as it’s not on to drink there). However we do have all the traditional Christmas foods – turkey, cake, pudding etc. and yes I’ve boiled mine dry before now and ruined a very lovely all-clad pan. I haven’t tried no-churn ice cream – probably time to start.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Surreptitious champagne on the beach sounds just wonderful Sally!

      Reply
  2. Camilla @FabFood4All

    5 stars
    What a fabulous ice cream bomb and such a gorgeous picture too:-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Camilla! We loved it!

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth

    5 stars
    What a beautiful, simple Christmas pudding! I love it! I’ve only ever made one bombe before – a white chocolate ice cream outer with an orange sorbet inner. I really ought to make another one again. Yum!

    Reply
    • Helen

      That sounds delicious Elizabeth! Make bombes not war!

      Reply
  4. Sarah (@tamingtwins)

    5 stars
    Helen, this looks utterly delicious. I love a last minute, store cupboard pudding, but this is one with added wow factor. I’m pinning it to my Christmas makes boards. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Sarah! I am longing for a hot weather Christmas one year now.

      Reply
  5. Ren Behan

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe, Helen, I’ve never made an ice cream bombe – time to give one a whirl!

    Reply
    • Helen

      First time I have made one too Ren! Just double line that bowl and give it a whack with a wooden spoon if it does not drop out!

      Reply
  6. Jo of Jo's Kitchen

    4 stars
    Looks amazing Helen. Very festive and different to normal too. Well done :-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Jo! We loved it. I adore the ease of no churn ice cream.

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    5 stars
    As I am originally from Florida, and Christmas is invariably warm if not actually hot, something like this would have been much more welcome than traditional Christmas cake. But I bet this will taste great regardless of outside temperature. Just bung on another jumper! Love that it is so very easy too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We gobbled it up very fast too Kellie! I love that it is so easy, and also cheap to make when compared to a pudding.

      Reply
  8. DANIELLE VEDMORE

    5 stars
    This looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Danielle, very very easy too.

      Reply
  9. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    5 stars
    When i first came to this country I was thoroughly shocked at he idea of putting ‘mincemeat’ in cakes. It took me a while to figure it out. Love the bombe

    Reply
    • Helen

      A friend from Australia was similarly confused by toad in the hole. She thought it was a real toad!

      Reply
  10. Ciara (My Fussy Eater)

    5 stars
    This sounds so good. LOVE no churn ice cream!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love it too. Best thing ever!

      Reply
  11. Kavey

    Your styling just gets better and better, this looks so good and so evocative of Christmas. I think this would be very welcome even in our cold climes, perfect after a heavy roast dinner, something refreshing and light but with the traditional flavours of Christmas.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Kavey. It was almost dark when I took this, so I was delighted with the final photo. I now see so many errors in my photos after the shoot, I support the next step is seeing them through the view finder.

      Reply

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