Summer ice cream cake
This summer ice cream cake combines freshly whipped cream, tart raspberries and crunchy almond-shortbread crumble into a frozen showstopper dessert. The Thermomix whips the cream to perfect peaks with the butterfly whisk, grinds the blanched almonds and blends the raspberry coulis, making this refreshing cake almost effortless to prepare.
About this recipe
Summer ice cream cake Thermomix TM7 style is the ultimate make-ahead dessert for warm-weather gatherings: layers of billowy whipped cream, tangy raspberry swirls and a crunchy shortbread-almond crumble, all frozen into one impressive slice-and-serve cake. Anyone searching for ice cream cake recipes wants two things: real fruit flavour and no-fuss preparation, and this all-in-one kitchen machine delivers both. The TM7 whips the pouring cream to firm peaks with the butterfly whisk in record time, grinds the blanched almonds with raw sugar into a sandy crumble base, and blends the fresh raspberries with caster sugar and lemon juice into a glossy, seeded-or-smooth coulis you ripple through the cream. Dried cranberries add chewy bursts between the layers. Because the cake sets in the freezer, it's the perfect prepare-the-day-before dessert for birthday parties, barbecues and long summer table lunches — simply add the crunchy topping just before serving so it stays crisp against the icy cream.
Preparation tips
- Line the springform tin with baking parchment before you start, leaving an overhang on the sides: this makes lifting the frozen summer ice cream cake out cleanly far easier and gives you neat slices for serving.
- Freeze the raspberries briefly before folding them through the whipped cream; partially frozen berries hold their shape and create attractive ruby ribbons rather than bleeding pink streaks into the cream.
- Scatter the almond-shortbread crumble with the dried cranberries over the cake only just before serving, straight from the freezer, so the contrast between icy raspberry cream and crunchy topping stays at its best.
- Add the lemon juice to the raspberry coulis gradually and taste as you go; the acidity should lift the sweetness of the caster sugar without overpowering the delicate whipped cream layers.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the pouring cream with a chilled lactose-free whipping cream or coconut cream and whip it with the butterfly whisk exactly as in the original; the raspberry, cranberry and almond flavours stay completely intact.
- Festive winter version: swap the fresh raspberries for a mix of dried cranberries soaked in a little orange juice and a compote of frozen red berries, and add a pinch of cinnamon to the shortbread crumble for a seasonal twist.
Why this recipe works
Achieve bakery-standard results with this exquisite Summer ice cream cake, crafted effortlessly in the Thermomix TM7. For those who demand absolute perfection, the TM7 offers precise temperature control and unrivaled blending power to guarantee a silky smooth texture free from ice crystals. Every layer is mixed to exacting standards, ensuring a flawless finish that looks as impressive as it tastes. Say goodbye to dessert disasters and embrace the confidence of creating a showstopping centrepiece that delivers professional quality consistency with every single bite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix whips the pouring cream with the butterfly whisk into stable peaks in minutes, giving the ice cream cake its airy, scoopable texture. [Time Savings]
- Using precise weighing directly in the bowl, the TM7 measures the caster sugar and raw sugar to the gram for consistently balanced sweetness. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds the blanched almonds with shortbread biscuits into an even, sandy crumble that bakes into a golden crunchy topping. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix mixes the fresh raspberries with lemon juice into a silky coulis, ready to ripple through the whipped cream layers. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 chops the dried cranberries into neat little pieces that scatter evenly through the crumble for chewy bursts in every slice. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh raspberries
- caster sugar
- lemon juice
- shortbread biscuits
- blanched almonds
- raw sugar
- eggs
- pouring (whipping) cream
- rose water
- dried cranberries