Amarula and strawberry icecream

i know there is a lot of controversy when it comes to cooking with children. What age is considered right to allow your children to be in the kitchen with you? My answer would be as long as you think the children are sensible enough, interested enough and know not to initiate any cooking without supervision, then they are ready.

My girl wanted to make icecream, so we went into the kitchen together and before you know it, the brother came and joined in. This is how it went:

225g chopped strawberries, 2 tbs caster sugar, put both ingredients into a pan and soften on hob, strain the juices and set aside.

Whisk 2 eggs, 4 egg yolks and 185g caster sugar together in a glass bowl, place over pan of simmering water and continue whisking for 3-4minutes till custard is thick and pale. Remove from hob and set aside.

Whisk 600mls of double cream till it forms soft peaks, add to the custard and fold gently. Transfer to icecream machine and churn for 25minutes then add the strawberry coulis before transferring to a container and freeze for at least 2hours. If you do not have an icecream maker, transfer the icecream into a frees able container and freeze for at least six hours. Yum yum.

With sprinkles on top.