Warm Pear Cake and Licorice Ice Cream

• 250 g (9 oz) unsalted butter
• 300 g (10½

To make the licorice ice cream, gently heat the milk, cream and licorice in a large saucepan until boiling. Add to a blender and purée until smooth. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until thick and pale. Pour the licorice mixture and Sambuca into the yolk mixture and whisk to combine. Strain the mixture into a large saucepan and place over low heat. Stir constantly until the mi