Mince pie ice cream sandwiches

Method

1. Take the ice cream out of the freezer. Break off the tops of the mince pies and scoop out the filling (reserving the pastry). Put the mince pie filling and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.
2. As soon as the ice cream is slightly soft, start scooping it out of the tub and into the mixing bowl. Start mashing and mixing the ice cream to incorporate the mincemeat and orange zest until it’s evenly combined.
3. Break the reserved pastry cases and lids into little chunks, then fold these into the ice cream using a metal spoon. You may not need all the pastry, depending on how pastry-heavy the pies you’ve bought are. Cover the bowl and put in the freezer until ready to serve.
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5. When ready to serve, take the ice cream out of the freezer and allow to soften for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the grill to medium. Slice the brioche buns in half and lightly toast the cut sides. Add 2 scoops of ice cream to the base of each bun, then put the lid on top and gently squeeze to flatten them and fill the sandwich. Dust with icing sugar if you like.