So right or plain wrong? Company launches 'Sundae Roast' with ice cream inside Yorkshire pudding
An ice cream shop in Yorkshire has created a controversial new dish - which they have nicknamed the ‘Sundae Roast’.
The family-run Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream company has put ice cream inside an Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire pudding to create the dessert - which has raised some eyebrows.
The company has used the classic Yorkshire pudding as a serving hack, as it soaks up any dripping ice cream thanks to its shape.
The mashup has already sparked local curiosity in Yorkshire since landing on menus, with customers queuing up to try it for themselves and early reactions from customers suggesting it could become the next food trend.
Scott Rogers, owner of Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, said: "The Yorkshire Pudding is one of our county’s most famous exports, but there are so many more ways for people to enjoy them beyond a Sunday roast.
“We loved the idea of celebrating the Yorkshire Pudding in a completely unexpected way, and wanted to bring that excitement back to the home of the pud in Yorkshire.
It’s definitely gotten a few raised eyebrows from the traditionalists, but most people are quickly converted, so I’d encourage people to try it for themselves and make up their mind. It's a bit of fun, it's proudly Yorkshire, and judging by the reactions so far, it may just be here to stay.”
The dish was inspired by Anya Hindmarch's Ice Cream Project, which introduced a vanilla and golden syrup flavoured ice cream with chunks of Aunt Bessie’s Golden Glorious Yorkshire Puddings as part of the annual pop up that opened in London in June.
It also follows other recent innovations such as the “British burrito”, as Britain continues to extend its love of the Yorkshire Pudding beyond the roast dinner plate.
However, anyone wanting to try the new creation will have to be quick as it’s only available at Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream until July 31.