Fig and Honey Mascarpone Ice Cream is a luxurious dessert combining the creamy richness of mascarpone with the natural sweetness of fresh figs and a drizzle of golden honey. Smooth, velvety, and subtly tangy, this ice cream delivers a sophisticated balance of fruity and floral flavors, perfect for an indulgent treat or a refined dessert centerpiece.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (355 ml) heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups (355 ml) half and half
• 10 ounces (284 g) mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup (237 g) fig puree, see note below
• 1 cup (224 g) fig preserves
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• ⅓ cup (113 g) of honey
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4-6 figs, chopped

Instructions

• In a saucepot over medium heat, add all the ingredients to the pot and gently heat and stir occasionally to incorporate everything until cheese has melted and no chunks remain (except for the preserves chunks).
• Pour into a large bowl and let cool completely to room temperature then place, covered, in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.
• Once chilled, pour the mixture into the bowl of the ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add in the chopped figs, if using, towards the end of the freezing process.
• Scoop ice cream out into a freezer-safe container with a lid and freeze in your freezer overnight.

Notes

• To make fig puree, stem and halve about 2 cups of figs and put them into a blender and blend until smooth.

Recipe from Table for Two by Julie Chiou