Ice cream substitute for crêpes?

[Grub]

This idea struck me (I'm sure someone must have done this before) about a desert crêpe roulade with some kind of an ice cream filling... Does anyone know of something that is similar to ice cream, that I could use? Something that doesn't require the same slow-chilling-while-stirring method that ice cream requires?

I see no point in doing this with pre-purchased ice cream, and have made a few failed attempt at making ice cream, in spite of having no equipment for it -- and I'll probably try that again one day -- but I was wondering if anyone knows of something I could use instead of ice cream, for a filling?

The filling will probably also contain fruit or jam, and something cruncy in texture like chocolate chips or cookie crumbs. I intend to roll them up and freeze them, and then slice them up like sushi rolls before serving.

Any help would be appreciated!

[Kerry Beal]

This idea struck me  (I'm sure someone must have done this before) about a desert crêpe roulade with some kind of an ice cream filling... Does anyone know of something that is similar to ice cream, that I could use? Something that doesn't require the same slow-chilling-while-stirring method that ice cream requires?

I see no point in doing this with pre-purchased ice cream, and have made a few failed attempt at making ice cream, in spite of having no equipment for it -- and I'll probably try that again one day -- but I was wondering if anyone knows of something I could use instead of ice cream, for a filling?

The filling will probably also contain fruit or jam, and something cruncy in texture like chocolate chips or cookie crumbs. I intend to roll them up and freeze them, and then slice them up like sushi rolls before serving.

Any help would be appreciated!

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Some sort of italian semifreddo where you freeze the already whipped cream with your other ingredients. I'm sure there are numerous recipes on line. And one short eG thread here.

[alanamoana]

similar to what kerry said, making a pate a bombe mixture (whipped egg yolks with sugar syrup cooked to soft ball stage poured in, whipped until cool), lightened with a bit of whipped cream and folding in your crunchy/chunky ingredients, then freezing would also work.

[Grub]

Semifreddo or pate a bombe eh? I'll try some recipes and have a stab at it. I'll report back... Thanks, guys!

Edit: Two d's in Semifreddo... Was wondering if this was some kinda half-hobbit or semi Mr. Corleone recipe or whatnot...

Edited November 10, 2006 by Grub (log)