ICE CREAM WITH FIGS POACHED IN PORT AND STAR ANISE

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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Fig     Port     Fall     Winter     Anise     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 750-ml bottle tawny Port
2 cups water
16 dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed, each cut into 8 wedges
1 cup sugar
2 whole star anise*
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
8 4x1/2-inch strips lemon peel (yellow part only; from 2 lemons), removed with vegetable peeler
3 pints vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until figs soften, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to bowl. Increase heat to high and boil poaching liquid until syrupy and reduced to 1 1/3 cups, about 20 minutes. Pour syrup over figs in bowl. Cool. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Scoop ice cream into dessert goblets. Remove star anise and vanilla bean from fig mixture. Spoon figs and syrup over ice cream and serve.
  • Brown star-shaped seedpods available at Asian markets and specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets.

Christine Woods
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This ice cream is the perfect summer treat. It's light and refreshing, and the flavor is amazing.


Loweda Loweda
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ice cream never set. I think I might have used too much milk.


Jia Princess
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This ice cream is so good, I could eat it every day!


benjamin austin
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I'm allergic to figs, so I used peaches instead. The ice cream still turned out delicious!


fuad alhubaishi
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my ice cream turned out icy. I think I might have over-churned it.


YumYumPizza
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This ice cream is a bit expensive to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Tom b. Stone Stone
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I'm not a big fan of ice cream, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The figs and port gave it a unique and delicious flavor that I really liked.


Talha baloch Talha Mari
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This ice cream is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and refreshing dessert that's perfect for people who are watching their weight.


Peter Blessing
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves figs and ice cream. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Salmankhan Salman
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This ice cream is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and unique ice cream that's sure to impress your friends and family.


Daniel Coleman
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I've never had ice cream with poached figs before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The figs were so soft and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the ice cream.


M.D. Niloy
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This ice cream is a great way to use up leftover figs. I had a bunch of figs that were about to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Rafianice Gohar
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I had some trouble finding star anise, but it was worth the effort. The flavor really made this ice cream special.


BaparuA HaniF
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This ice cream was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Pamela Ellison
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I made this ice cream for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, asked for seconds.


Jadyn Schamber
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This ice cream is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Monower Hosan
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this ice cream! The port and star anise really complemented the flavor of the figs.


Annwyn Nixon
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This was my first time making ice cream and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the ice cream was delicious.


Imran Gill
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I love the combination of figs, port, and star anise. This ice cream was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.


Md Jesan
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This ice cream was a hit at my dinner party! The figs were perfectly poached and the port and star anise added a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.