Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

When I first bought my ice cream maker I was worried the novelty would wear off quickly, and it would be confined to a top dusty shelf in my kitchen. The truth is I'm embarrased as to the use it's had. I must have made over 30 flavours since June 06, and my favourites are in Forever Summer. The taste of homemade ice cream is so superior to bought stuff, that when hubbie came home with a tub of our (ex) favourite Haagen Dazs, we both took a couple of spoonfuls each, made faces at each other, and it's still in the freezer 4 days later- an unknown fate 8 months before!

I was keen to do this one, as it just looks so pretty. I made the regular egg custard ice cream, and the raspberry sauce, layered it up, and squiggled with a wooden kebab skewer. I sat patiently for a couple of hours for it to firm up in the freezer, and when I couldn't stand the suspense any longer dove in. One perfectly rippled scoop later... I was so proud! The balsamic vinegar in the raspberry sauce really adds another dimension to the flavour. To die for...