Michelin-trained chef creates ‘wild’ new ice cream flavour – & insists odd combo ‘works’ – would YOU try it?

A RISING kitchen star has created a potato ice cream — topped with bits of bacon.

-trained Poppy O’Toole, 31, is touting the sweet-meets-savoury version and insists: “It works!”;

The self-titled “Potato Queen”; of the internet mixes Maris Piper spuds with condensed milk, double cream, vanilla and salt to make the no-churn treat.

She suggests adding pieces of maple bacon or crispy potato sticks to complete the offering.

Poppy, who has 5.5 million internet followers, said: “People might know me for my roasties, but now it’s time for potato-based desserts to enter the chat.

“Sounds a bit wild, I know — but trust me, it works. I love showing how everyday ingredients can surprise you.”;

Poppy, of Bromsgrove, , added: “Maris Pipers give it that velvety, creamy texture while keeping the sweetness in check, and topped with a bit of maple bacon or potato sticks . . . you’re in summery dessert heaven.”;

are gaining popularity, with chefs experimenting with ingredients such as olive oil, miso and beetroot in sweet and salty pairings.

Poppy has linked up with to market hers.

A spokesman said the recipe showed un­usual flavour combinations can create “bold, surprising takes on everyday classics”;.

It added: “It’s fun, unexpected, easy to make and delicious.”;