Lush & Herb-Kissed Roasted Fig & Thyme Ice Cream
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This is a flavor for slow evenings, golden sunsets, and fig trees heavy with fruit. If you’ve never had fig ice cream before, prepare to be amazed. When roasted, figs develop an intensely sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the delicate earthiness of fresh thyme. Add a drizzle of honey, and this becomes an elevated, creamy, and garden-honoring dessert that tastes like something off a fancy restaurant menu—but made right in your kitchen.
Thanks to the Ninja Creami, it’s as easy as blend, freeze, and spin. Figs and thyme may be simple ingredients, but together they create something spectacular.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ A garden-forward dessert with late-summer figs
✅ Roasting concentrates sweetness for deep flavor
✅ Thyme adds an herbaceous whisper without overpowering
✅ Creamy, honey-sweetened, and customizable
✅ Ninja Creami friendly—no churning, no eggs
📝 Ingredients
Roasted Fig Base
- 1 cup fresh figs, halved
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk or almond milk
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Thyme Honey Drizzle
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
🌿 If your figs are ultra-ripe, you can skip roasting—but roasting takes this to the next level.
📌 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Figs
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss halved figs with 1 tbsp honey and 1 tsp olive oil. Roast for 15–20 minutes until bubbling and caramelized. Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Thyme Honey
In a small saucepan, heat water and honey to a simmer. Add thyme sprigs, remove from heat, and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and cool.
3️⃣ Blend the Base
Add roasted figs, coconut milk, milk, remaining honey, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into your Ninja Creami pint container, seal, and freeze for at least 24 hours.
4️⃣ Spin It
Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and use the Ice Cream setting. Scrape sides and Respin as needed until creamy and smooth.
5️⃣ Swirl in Thyme Honey
Use a spoon to tunnel into the ice cream and pour in 2–3 tbsp of thyme honey. Swirl gently with a knife or spoon handle. You can also drizzle extra on top when serving.
6️⃣ Serve & Savor
Scoop into small bowls and garnish with a roasted fig half or fresh thyme sprig. This one is slow, subtle, and deeply satisfying.
🍯 Try serving alongside roasted almonds or a shortbread cookie for texture.
🌿 Tips & Variations
✅ Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the fig base for a tangy kick
✅ Blend in a spoonful of ricotta for creamy Italian flair
✅ Use lemon thyme or orange zest for a citrusy herbal twist
✅ Skip the swirl and blend thyme honey directly into the base
✅ This base also works beautifully as a frozen yogurt with Greek yogurt swapped in
🛍️ Storage
🧊 Store leftovers in the Creami pint with the lid tightly sealed
🔥 Use Respin to revive creamy texture after freezing
📅 Best enjoyed within 4–6 days
🌟 Tried This Recipe?
I’d love to know what kind of figs you used—Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Celeste? Let’s celebrate fig season together! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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