DATE ICE CREAM (BUZA 'ALA-TAMR)

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Using dates as the primary sweetener here means a lot less sugar in the ice cream, making it ideal for those who need to cut down on sugar but still want something sweet.

Provided by Anissa Helou

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Chill     Ice Cream     Date     Pistachio

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts (1.5 liters)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch, or 1 tablespoon salep (see Note)
4 cups (1 liter) whole milk
1/2 cup (100 g) raw cane sugar
2 tablespoons rose water
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
3 cups (450 g) pitted dates (Khlass or Barhi)
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream or crème fraiche
Slivered or coarsely ground pistachios, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk the cornstarch into 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the milk in a small mixing bowl and have at hand. Put the remaining 3 3/4 (940 ml) milk and sugar in a medium pot and place over medium heat. Slowly add the cornstarch/milk mixture (see Note), whisking all the time. Bring to a boil, still whisking. Let bubble for about 10 minutes while still whisking. Take off the heat and add the rose water and cardamom. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let cool.
  • Put the dates in a food processor. Add the thickened milk and process until the mixture is creamy. Transfer to a large measuring cup with a 2-quart (2-liter) capacity and whisk in the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Serve garnished with slivered or coarsely crushed pistachios.

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