Jamie Oliver’s Simple Summer Dessert Recipe You Can’t Miss!

Ending a sun-filled day with a special dessert is a beloved summer ritual in our home, and I’m constantly on the lookout for fresh ideas. I prioritize two key elements in recipes: ease and a touch of nostalgia. Jamie Oliver’s Hot and Crispy Ice Cream Parcel perfectly encapsulates this, blending elements of a classic ice cream cone, Belgian waffle sundae, bananas foster, and fried ice cream into a single delightful treat.

Whip this up in five minutes using a skillet, adding a tortilla, banana, Nutella, ice cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon. My family was absolutely wowed by their first taste of this indulgent, flavor-packed, and visually stunning dessert—it’s quickly become my summer favorite.

What Makes This Hot & Crispy Ice Cream Parcel So Great

A “parcel” in culinary terms is a dessert encased in an edible wrapper, such as puff pastry, crepe, phyllo dough, or in this instance, a tortilla. This recipe stands out for its simplicity, quick preparation, and beautiful presentation. The combination of bananas and Nutella with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream makes any warm dessert irresistible.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its forgiveness; don’t worry if the banana splits or some Nutella oozes out. Feel free to substitute vanilla ice cream with your favorite flavor. It’s nearly impossible to mess up this dessert and make it anything but delicious.

A Crucial Modification

My top advice for this dessert is to delay adding the ice cream until just before serving. The original recipe suggests placing a scoop of vanilla ice cream onto the warmed tortilla before folding it and putting it back in the pan. From my experience, this often results in a puddle of melted ice cream.

Instead, topping the finished dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream enhances the experience, letting you fully enjoy the creamy coolness of the ice cream with the warm caramelized banana, oozy Nutella, and crispy tortilla. This simple adjustment not only simplifies the process but also elevates the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Additional Advice to Nail This Recipe

Opt for a banana that is ripe but firm; overly ripe bananas can disintegrate during cooking, turning into an unappealing mush.

The recipe doesn’t specify exact cooking times for the banana. I suggest cooking the banana over medium heat for two minutes before adding butter for an additional minute until it melts.

After the butter melts, tilt the pan to coat the banana evenly, then gently flip it once it’s golden and caramelized, and place the tortilla on top.

The final touch of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon adds a warm, inviting layer to each bite. If maple syrup isn’t available or preferred, honey is a fantastic substitute.

Despite its sweetness, a pinch of flaky salt can perfectly offset the sugary components, enhancing the flavor balance of this indulgent treat. It’s a simple addition, but it makes all the difference.

I’m looking forward to enjoying this chocolatey, fruity, crispy, and golden ice cream tortilla throughout the summer!