Mr. Yakityak's Fig & Walnut Ice Cream
Home made ice cream is just exceptional, generally speaking, but it's also generally kosher for Passover. This is handy, especially for those of us with spring birthdays. I can't subscribe to lousy excuses for cake on Pesach, but at least with ice cream, no sacrifice in quality is necessary. We use an ice cream maker - just follow the directions for whatever device you are using. Mr. Yakityak was inspired to create this recipe after coming home from Italy, having had a stellar gelato version there.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped dried figs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted & chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
Method
Mix the water and dried figs in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the flame to medium-low and cook for about 20 mins until the figs are very soft and all the water has evaporated. Puree to a rough paste once the figs have cooled to room temperature.
While the figs are cooling, mix the milk and heavy cream in a pan. Heat on a medium flame just until bubbles start to form around the edges. Add the coconut sugar and honey and stir until is is completely melted.
Once it has cooled to room temperature, stir in the fig puree and chill overnight.
The next day, churn it in the ice-cream maker according to the directions of your particular brand manufacturer, adding the walnuts in the last few minutes.
Transfer to a container with a tight lid and freeze until completely set.