Chapel Porth ice cream is one of the most well-known and delicious Cornish ice creams around. Served up at a tiny cafe in the corner of Chapel Porth Beach in St Agnes, it’s a treat not to be missed.
Whether you want to rustle up a mouthwatering dessert while enjoying your short break in Cornwall or fancy bringing a splash of the Cornish sunshine back home with you, you can make the famous Chapel Porth hedgehog ice cream in a couple of easy steps!
The Chapel Porth hedgehog ice cream consists of heaps of Cornish ice cream topped with clotted cream and coated with chopped hazelnuts – the perfect taste of Cornwall!
Food from our holidays is about more than taste; it’s a sensory reminder of all the brilliant memories from our travels.
And nothing quite says Cornwall like a generous helping of silky-smooth Cornish ice cream! In fact, Cornish ice cream is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Cornwall.
We may be a little biased, but we still think Cornish ice cream is one of the best ice creams in the world. Packed with local Cornish clotted cream, whole milk and eggs, it is a rich, golden delight that perfectly encapsulates all the indulgences we cherish while on holiday.
Cornwall is a foodie haven with countless brilliant spots for enjoying ice cream, seafood, pasties and any other southwest speciality you can think of.
If it’s ice cream you’re after, head to the rural village of St Agnes in northern Cornwall.
The picturesque village is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the filming location for much of the BBC’s popular historical show, Poldark.
St Agnes is also famous for its rugged coastline, beautiful coastal walks and glorious dog and surfer friendly beaches.
To make the most of this spectacular protected area, we recommend taking the coastal path from Chapel Porth to Trevaunance Cove, where you can soak in the breathtaking ocean views, ancient heather-covered heathland and countless other stunning sights, including St Agnes Beacon, seals and Wheal Coates Engine House.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the Chapel Porth Cafe, identifiable by the queue of hungry visitors eager for their famous ice cream! Owned by the National Trust, the Chapel Porth Cafe serves up the best local produce with plenty of tasty snacks and ice creams to try.
How can you bring some of the Chapel Porth magic home with you?
1). Add scoops of creamy Cornish ice cream to a traditional English wafer cone.
2). Layer on a generous helping of glorious Cornish clotted cream.
3). Carefully roll in honey-roasted hazelnuts (or liberally sprinkle on if you’re worried about the scoops toppling over). To roast your own hazelnuts:
4.) Relish and enjoy!
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