Red Chilli and White Chocolate Ice Cream

Remove core and seeds from the chilli. Put these in the milk and heat gently to boiling point. Be careful not to boil.

Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks and sugar together.

When the milk is hot, taste it to see if it is spicy enough for you. Once you are happy, strain the milk to remove the chilli (discard) and beat the hot milk into the yolks and sugar.

Immediately return the milk, egg and sugar to the pan and heat gently stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken slightly until it leaves a thin layer stuck to your wooden spoon.

You have now made the custard base for the ice cream. Remove from heat stir in the chocolate so it melts and allow to cool.

Once the mixture is cool, add the cream. Finely chop the flesh from the chilli and add it too.

Then put the mixture in your ice cream maker.