Luscious Fig and Ricotta Ice Cream
A creamy and luxurious fig and ricotta ice cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh figs, chopped
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Chop your fresh figs into small pieces.
- Blend the base: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
- Incorporate the figs: Gently fold the chopped figs into the ricotta mixture.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker, and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze and set: Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Serve in elegant bowls garnished with honey or nuts for added crunch. Try different variations like honey-roasted figs or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: ice cream, fig, ricotta, dessert, homemade