DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM

 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES

 COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES

 REFRIGERATION TIME: 3–6 HOURS

MAKES 1 LITRE (35 FL OZ/4 CUPS)

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar

1 tablespoon dextrose

5 g (¹/₈ oz) ice–cream stabiliser (optional)

500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) milk

350 g (12 oz) dulce de leche (or ready-made)

Combine the sugar, dextrose and stabiliser, if using. Heat the milk in a saucepan to just below boiling and add the dry ingredients in a steady stream, whisking to prevent lumps forming. Put the dulce de leche in a heatproof bowl, pour over the hot milk mixture and mix with a hand blender until well combined. Transfer to a container. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3–6 hours.

Churn in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately or store in the freezer.