There are a number of ice cream makers out there, some excellent, if rather expensive , but I never seem to have enough room in the freezer to cool the equipment so tend to use just a plastic box, perhaps a food processor and a fork. The latter is necessary to stir the mixture at least once, preferably 2 or 3 times , as it is freezing. This will serve to break up any large ice lumps that form and keep your ice cream smooth. The important thing is to keep everything scrupulously clean.

Serves: 12
Fibre 2.8g, protein 5.5g, fat 31g
Calories/serving: 382
WW points per serving 7

• 6 egg yolks
• 6ooml/1 pint double cream
• 30og/11oz granular sugar substitute
• 25oml8floz water
• 30g/1oz unsweetened cocoa
• 8og/302 unsweetened chocotate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon instant decaffeinated coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
• 11og/4o2 hazetnuts, flopped and toasted

1. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 125ml/4floz of the cream and the sugar substitute.
2. In a saucepan mix the rest of the cream, the water, cocoa, chocolate and coffee. Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture has begun to simmer.
3. Slowly pour 25oml/8floz of the chocolate mixture over the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour the mixture back into the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla essence, then chill for 4 hours.
4. Pour the mixture and hazelnuts into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This green onion pancake recipe is easy to prepare and so flavorful!

Weight Watchers Green Onion Pancakes recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 teaspoons sesame oil
8 egg roll wraps
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 cup finely chopped green onions (, white and green parts)
2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
soy sauce, to taste

Preparation
1. Beat the egg and sesame oil together.
2. Brush one side of one egg roll wrapper with the egg mixture.
3. Sprinkle with 1/4 green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
4. Brush one side of another egg roll wrapper and press wet side on top of the other one and press down to seal.
5. Repeat for other 3 pancakes.
6. Heat 1 tbsp oil on medium high heat.
7. Fry each side of each pancake for about 2 minutes til golden brown.
8. Add more heat as necessary.
9. Cut each into 6 pieces.
10. Can serve with soy sauce.
Weight Watchers Points per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 309 calories, 12.7g fat, 2.2g fiber
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