Frozen dessert and process of manufacture
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsJérôme Laffont, Alain Gueroult
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Abstract
The invention is a frozen, microwavable dessert that includes a frozen confectionery core, a coating of semi-fluid composition having an insulating character with respect to microwaves, partially or completely surrounding the core, a layer of biscuit serving as support for the core-coating combination, the coating and the biscuit being arranged such that the core is completely surrounded, and a layer of sauce having microwave-absorbing character.
Claims20
A frozen dessert capable of being heated in a microwave, comprising:
- a frozen confectionery core;
- a semi-fluid coating at least partially or completely surrounding the core to inhibit or prevent microwaves from heating the core;
- a biscuit supporting the core and coating, the coating and the biscuit being arranged such that the core is completely surrounded thereby;
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- a sauce poured over the core, coating, and biscuit so that the sauce absorbs microwaves.
A process for the manufacture of a frozen dessert, comprising:
- filling an open mold with a semi-fluid composition and with a frozen confection, such that the semi-fluid composition at least partially surrounds the frozen confection which forms a core;
- placing a biscuit into the mold, wherein the biscuit has a sufficient size and composition to absorb microwaves;
- pouring a liquid sauce into the mold;
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- freezing the mold.
A method for heating a frozen confectionery product including a sauce, a coating, and a biscuit, while inhibiting melting of a frozen core therein, which comprises:
- disposing the product on a tray in a microwave so that the biscuit and the coating completely surround the core and so that the core is above and away from the tray;
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- heating the product with microwaves while inhibiting or avoiding melting of the frozen core.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.