19^th Century: Tamarind Ice Cream

Tamarinds are curious fruits that grow in pods and have tough strings. The flavour is very tart and tamarinds are one of the prime ingredients of Worcestershire sauce. In the eighteenth century, little balls of tamarind were placed in custard tarts, but they were also turned into a beautiful ice cream.

786. Tamarind Cream Ice Take half a pound of tamarinds, three spoonfuls of syrup (No. 675); warm it together, and add one pint and a half of cream; rub it through a s