Fig and Pistachio Ice Cream Sundae
Fresh, California-grown figs are the cherry on top of this Fig Pistachio Ice Cream Sundae. A quick and easy, jammy homemade fig compote ripples between creamy, cool scoops of pale green pistachio ice cream, alongside slices of fresh figs, topped with both crunchy and delicately dusted pistachio nuts. This sophisticated sundae is a simple yet stunning dessert that celebrates the complementary contrast between figs and pistachios. Meet the moment of fresh fig season with this delightful twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
- Fig Compote recipe below
- 1 lb California figs divided - about 3 cups
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 TBSP lemon zest
- 2 TBSP white wine or red wine vinegar
- 16 ounces pistachio ice cream
- ¼ cup pistachios 2 TB finely chopped 2 TB roughly chopped
- 3-4 figs quartered
Instructions
Fig Compote
- Wash and dry the fresh figs and lemon. Set aside 3-4 figs for topping and prep the remaining figs by removing the stems and chopping them into small, uniform pieces. Transfer to a medium saucepan.
- Add the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Gradually bring the saucepan medium heat, then reduce to low heat when the fig mixture begins to simmer.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the figs have reduced in size and have started to break down. It will become thick and syrup-like in texture. Use a wooden spoon to smash the figs down for a smoother compote. Remove from heat.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, it will continue to thicken as it cools. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Assemble the Sundaes
- Chop the pistachios, some roughly for texture and some finely to create a pistachio dust. Quarter the remaining figs.
- Between 4 ice cream sundae cups or ice cream bowls, evenly alternate layers of pistachio ice cream, fig compote, roughly chopped pistachio and quartered figs. To finish, top with fig compote, pistachio dust, chopped pistachios, and sliced figs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Store the fig compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If you have leftover fig compote, use it on toast or stir it into yogurt or oatmeal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sundaeCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 6gSugar: 67gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 1mg
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