Rhubarb Compote with Toasted-Almond Ice Cream Balls
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker
Tart, rosy red rhubarb goes very well with oranges, and its melting texture sets off the crispness of the almonds. The idea for the nut-coated ice cream balls is from Emily Luchetti, the executive pastry chef at San Francisco's Farallon restaurant. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, plus about 30 minutes of cooling and chilling time. Notes: Deep red, field-grown rhubarb, in season (and in many stores) from early spring through late fall in the West, has a more intense flavor than that of paler hothouse rhubarb.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Recipe from
More From Sunset
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 248
- Calories from fat: 35%
- Protein: 4.1g
- Fat: 9.7g
- Saturated fat: 3.7g
- Carbohydrate: 39g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sodium: 59mg
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds rhubarb (see Notes)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant tapioca
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream
- 2/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Trim rhubarb and cut into 1/2-in. pieces. In a large bowl, mix rhubarb with sugar, tapioca, and marmalade and let sit 15 minutes. Divide rhubarb and juices among eight 1-cup ramekins and set ramekins on a baking sheet.
- 2. Bake rhubarb until soft but still holding its shape, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool a little.
- 3. Meanwhile, scoop out 8 small ice cream balls and set on baking sheet in freezer. Freeze at least 15 minutes, or until quite hard. Put almonds in a bowl and coat each ball with nuts; then put the balls back in freezer until ready to serve.
- 4. Serve rhubarb warm or at room temperature, each ramekin topped with an ice cream ball.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Rhubarb Compote with Toasted-Almond Ice Cream Balls Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Ice Cream/Sherbet
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
More Recipes for Desserts
-
Apricot-Nut Tart
Southern Living -
Rhubarb Crisp
Sunset
advertisement
Indulge your cravings!
Free Daily Indulgence Newsletter: You'll get our most indulgent sweets and savory treats.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy