The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a coated frozen confection, the process comprising the steps of (a) manufacturing a frozen confection, followed by (b) imparting thermal energy to the surface of the frozen confection, sufficient to cause at least partial melting of the surface of the frozen confection, followed by (c) allowing the surface of the frozen confection to refreeze, followed by (d) coating the frozen confection in a liquid coating, which subsequently solidifies to provide a solid coating.
