A fig, a walnut, and some candied ginger walk into a dairy…. I can’t remember the rest, so enjoy this recipe for fig ice cream instead!
Lazy Fig Ice Cream with Walnuts & Ginger!
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This easy ice cream recipe requires no eggs or cooking. Note: You will need an ice cream maker for this!
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (I use almond milk and it worked just fine. If you're using regular milk go for whole milk)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 7-8 figs (I used fresh, but you can use frozen)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate covered ginger (you can also use regular candied ginger and throw in some chopped chocolate - just as fabulous!)
Instructions
- I do this all in a blender, but you can use a mixing bowl after step 2.Combine milk and sugar. Blend until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the figs (I don't bother to peel the outer skin off, just make sure to remove any hard stems before use) and pulse until they are coarsely chopped (this is why I like the blender) - how much you pulse will depend on your preference. I like little chunks of fig in my ice cream, but you can also blend until they are smooth.
- Add the vanilla and the cream - MIX THESE IN WITH A SPATULA IF YOU ARE USING A BLENDER. If you actually use the blender at this point, you run the risk of turning it into thick cream.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions.
- A few minutes before it's done, add the walnuts and dark chocolate coated ginger.
- Freeze in a freezer safe container until it sets up. This will also ripen the flavors. Enjoy!
