Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Summer cooler..

                                                                      picture courtesy : Martha Stewart

To unwind on a hot summer day nothing can refresh and please you like an ice cream.. What could be better than that..How about a ice cream cake.. A watermelon Bombe..!! I have been viewing this recipe from Martha Stewart for so long... I finally tried it.. Not as perfect (actually not even close) as Martha's ..but it was yummy and fun to make..!!


For this you need 3 flavors of ice cream : Pistachio for the outer covering, vanilla for the middle layer and the watermelon sorbet/ ice-cream(which I used).. also chocolate chips and a sponge cake(I used chocolate) for base..


watermelon

Patience is also needed to reach Martha's perfection .. but I don't have much of that..So this is what I did..

 You also need a round bottomed bowl, plastic wrap, spoons ..thats it..

1) Line a round bottomed bowl with plastic wrap.
2) Coat inside of the bowl with the pistachio ice cream, making a 1/2-inch-thick layer. Freeze it till it hardens..
3) Now coat the pistachio layer with vanilla ice cream making 1/4-inch-thick layer..Freeze again for 30 minutes.
4) Mix the chocolate chips with the watermelon sorbet/ice cream ..Fill in the cavity of the vanilla ice cream ...
5) Cover the top with a round sponge cake slice..
6) To serve it , invert the bowl into a serving plate and slice it 

Also I also used food coloring to make it look more real ..




15 comments:

--Amie-- said...

CUTE watermelon!! I'm a new follower from FMBT!! Come check me out too!!

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Kayla said...

I'm your newest follow from Tag Along Tuesday!

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XmasDolly said...

THAT'S SO COOL! Another recipe for my book. Stopping by from Follow me back Tuesday. Also, I'm your latest follower. Have a great day. Nice to meet you.

Heather said...

Wow, that's pretty creative right there :)
I'm a new follower via Tag Along Tuesday
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New follower from FMBT!!

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Happy Tuesday!!

Karissa@Withourbest said...

Hi! I'm your Newest Tuesday Follower! Nice to 'meet' you! :)

Well done watermelon!

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-Karissa

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

Hi I am your newest follower from Tag Along Tuesday!

I look forward to reading your blog and trying this recipe

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Anonymous said...

Oh how cute... this is simply gorgeous.. I would not be able to eat it..

Sharon said...

Looks like a cool dessert...I am not sure I would be brave enough to try it out!

Anonymous said...

It looks so yummy! We are having a hot day today!

Unknown said...

wow!! that looks amazing!!!! There is nothing nicer than watermelon in the summer!

Purnima@a creative project said...

Thank you very much for your comments and encouragement!!

Anonymous said...

What a good idea ! Beautiful and original ! Thanks ! I watched for your photos on "I love food froup" on flickr and discover ed your blog. I'll come back !

So_P

marianne said...

Oh this looks so perfect!!!!
Must try this!!!!!!
Thanks for the idea and sharing the recipe

Purnima@a creative project said...

Thanks So_P and Marianne!!!!

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