Peter Jones launches ice cream masterclasses

July 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Harking back to the heatwaves and lazy days of yesteryear, this summer, Peter Jones will teach budding chefs, ambitious hosts and hands-on families how to make indulgent, retro ice cream flavours at home in a series of Home-made Ice Cream Masterclasses.

After a thoroughly British springtime, which saw people hosting vintage-style tea parties in celebration of the Royal Wedding, the landmark Chelsea branch of John Lewis continues the retro revival by revealing how to reinvent a trio of British summertime classics.

During two live demonstration classes on 27th and 30th July, Head Chef Chris McLean will recreate nostalgic ice cream flavours to satisfy every sweet tooth. The decadent menu of ice cream delights includes:
      - Creamy Caramel Swirl
      - Smooth Blueberry and Raspberry Ripple
      - Refreshing Mint Choc Chip

Chris McLean, Head Chef at Peter Jones, says, “Many customers are daunted by the prospect of making ice cream at home, as they fear high maintenance preparation and tedious late-night trips to the freezer to churn. The Home-made Ice Cream Masterclasses will demystify this myth, using the latest kitchen gadgetry, finest ingredients and inspiring presentation techniques so that customers feel confident in their new skill and are ready for a summer of entertaining al fresco.”

With tantalising tasters available on the day for the masterclass students, the Home-made Ice Cream Masterclasses are free of charge and open to customers of all ages. They will take place in the Peter Jones demonstration kitchen on Wednesday 27th July at 6pm and Saturday 30th July at 10:30am. Customers do not need to pre-book. For more information, visit www.peterjones.co.uk or call 020 7730 3434.

Ice Cream-making Essentials at Peter Jones
•   Making 1.5L of ice cream or sorbet in just 30 minutes, the John Lewis ICE20JLU Ice Cream Maker (£39.95) is the budding ice cream chef’s best friend.
•   Scoop the perfect boule of ice cream with the OXO Good Grips Beak Ice Cream Scoop £11.25.
•   Wow your guests by serving your home-made ice cream in a cooling bowl with quirky heart-shaped spoon with the Alessi Big Love Ice Cream Set (£28.00).
•   Store your creamy new creations in the sylish Culinary Concepts Silver Plated Ice Cream Tub Holders (£32.50 - £39.95).

Retro Revival Ice Cream Serving Suggestions
•   For a real 70’s style desert, serve your ice cream with jelly prepared in traditional moulds.
•   Use wafers to make an ice cream sandwich
•   Serve in a cone and add a 99’ flake
•   Scatter your ice cream with hundreds and thousands and drench with chocolate and strawberry sauce – slices of banana and a cherry on top.

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