Fresh Twists on Ice Cream
June 26, 2009
Randy Mayor
Break out the trusty ice cream maker and expand your summertime dessert horizons with these innovative recipes.
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Nectarine Rose Gelato
Nectarine Rose Gelato Recipe
Rose water brings out the floral quality in nectarines (who knew they're in the same botanical family?). For the creamiest texture, serve this the same day it's made.
Rose water brings out the floral quality in nectarines (who knew they're in the same botanical family?). For the creamiest texture, serve this the same day it's made.
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No-Cook Fro-Yo
No-Cook Fro-Yo
Recipe
This super easy recipe for frozen yogurt only uses 4 ingredients and doesn't require any cooking!
This super easy recipe for frozen yogurt only uses 4 ingredients and doesn't require any cooking!
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Coffee Chocolate Crunch Fantasia Ice Cream Sundaes
Coffee Chocolate Crunch Fantasia Ice Cream Sundaes Recipe
Try an ice cream creation with chocolate and coffee-- two of your favorite flavors!
Try an ice cream creation with chocolate and coffee-- two of your favorite flavors!
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Cherry-Bourbon Ice Cream
Cherry-Bourbon Ice Cream
Recipe
Try your favorite ice cream flavor with a boozy twist.
Try your favorite ice cream flavor with a boozy twist.
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Caramelized Fig Ice Cream
Caramelized Fig Ice Cream
Recipe
Start by softening vanilla ice cream then beat in the fig-lemon mixture. This late-summer favorite is sure to be a treat.
Start by softening vanilla ice cream then beat in the fig-lemon mixture. This late-summer favorite is sure to be a treat.
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Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream
Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream Recipe
This mint ice cream isn't fluorescent green because it's made with mint leaves, not food coloring. And instead of waxy chocolate chips, it has ultrathin shards of chocolate, which instantly melt in the mouth.
This mint ice cream isn't fluorescent green because it's made with mint leaves, not food coloring. And instead of waxy chocolate chips, it has ultrathin shards of chocolate, which instantly melt in the mouth.
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Honey Ice Cream
Honey Ice Cream Recipe
This ice cream has a delicate flavor; if you prefer a deeper taste, substitute a darker honey. Top with Honey-Roasted Figs for more rich honey flavor.
This ice cream has a delicate flavor; if you prefer a deeper taste, substitute a darker honey. Top with Honey-Roasted Figs for more rich honey flavor.
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Caramel Corn Ice Cream
Caramel Corn Ice Cream Recipe
Fresh corn isn't just for the cobāit makes for a delicious ice cream, too. Stir in the caramels just after freezing and top with caramel popcorn for a sweet and salty treat.
Fresh corn isn't just for the cobāit makes for a delicious ice cream, too. Stir in the caramels just after freezing and top with caramel popcorn for a sweet and salty treat.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
If you crave the rich, tangy flavor of cheesecake but love the sweetness of summer berries, this ice cream is for you.
If you crave the rich, tangy flavor of cheesecake but love the sweetness of summer berries, this ice cream is for you.
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Rum-Macadamia Ice Cream with Grilled Pineapple and Coconut
Rum-Macadamia Ice Cream with Grilled Pineapple and Coconut Recipe
With only six ingredients, including sweet dark rum and buttery macadamia nuts, this ice cream is simple to make and can turn your kitchen into a tropical Caribbean island. Serve with grilled pineapple and top with toasted coconut for an amazingly delicious flavor combination.
With only six ingredients, including sweet dark rum and buttery macadamia nuts, this ice cream is simple to make and can turn your kitchen into a tropical Caribbean island. Serve with grilled pineapple and top with toasted coconut for an amazingly delicious flavor combination.
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Cuban Coffee Ice Cream with Dulce de Leche
Cuban Coffee Ice Cream with Dulce de Leche Recipe
This rich ice cream combines dark-roasted coffee beans, rum, and what else? The gooey, dark, golden caramel known as Dulce de Leche.
This rich ice cream combines dark-roasted coffee beans, rum, and what else? The gooey, dark, golden caramel known as Dulce de Leche.
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Sour Cream Chamomile Ice Cream
Sour Cream Chamomile Ice Cream
Recipe
Use fresh chamomile for a light, herbaceous note. If you have access to fresh chamomile, give it a try here. Or use dried chamomile tea, which imparts a more earthy flavor.
Use fresh chamomile for a light, herbaceous note. If you have access to fresh chamomile, give it a try here. Or use dried chamomile tea, which imparts a more earthy flavor.
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Honey-Lavender Ricotta Ice Cream
Honey-Lavender Ricotta Ice Cream
Recipe
Infusing the syrup with lavender imparts a subtle floral flavor to this ice cream. Look for fresh ricotta cheese at gourmet markets, or you can make your ownāgo to CookingLight.com for our homemade version. It lends the ice cream wonderful richness. Serve with Easy Raspberry Sauce, and garnish with lavender sprigs.
Infusing the syrup with lavender imparts a subtle floral flavor to this ice cream. Look for fresh ricotta cheese at gourmet markets, or you can make your ownāgo to CookingLight.com for our homemade version. It lends the ice cream wonderful richness. Serve with Easy Raspberry Sauce, and garnish with lavender sprigs.
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Mango Mascarpone Ice Cream
Mango Mascarpone Ice Cream
Recipe
Mascarpone's silky thickness lends a custardlike texture without the trouble of cooking custard. Except for dissolving sugar in mango nectar, this is a no-cook recipe. Press the puree through a fine sieve for a smooth texture.
Mascarpone's silky thickness lends a custardlike texture without the trouble of cooking custard. Except for dissolving sugar in mango nectar, this is a no-cook recipe. Press the puree through a fine sieve for a smooth texture.