A process for preparing an ice confection having a total solids content of from 8 to 25 wt % and an overrun of from 10 to 100% is provided, the process comprising the steps of: aerating and partially freezing a mix of ingredients; producing a slurry comprising the aerated, partially frozen mix and frozen particles which have a size of from 0.1 to 1 mm; wherein the amount of frozen particles is from 10 to 70% by weight of the slurry; and further freezing the slurry in a low temperature extruder. An ice confection is also provided.