Blue Cheese Ice Cream With Chocolate Fig Swirl

Name: Blue Cheese Ice Cream With Chocolate Fig Swirl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Blue cheese ice cream base; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon powdered skim milk; 1 ounce cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into small pieces; 1 teaspoon white cooking wine; Chocolate fig swirl; 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped fine (about 6 figs); 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon corn syrup; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

Blue cheese ice cream base
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon powdered skim milk
1 ounce cream cheese, cut into small pieces
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into small pieces
1 teaspoon white cooking wine
Chocolate fig swirl
1/2 cup dried figs, chopped fine (about 6 figs)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped fine
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 pinch salt

1
Heat cream, milk, 1 cup sugar, powdered milk, cream cheese, and blue cheese over medium heat. Gently whisk until sugar dissolves and cheeses melt (mostly-there will probably be a few bits that refuse to melt). Remove from heat before mixture boils.
2
Strain mixture into a medium bowl. Discard any unmelted bits of cheese (or spread them over a piece of toast for a sweet snack).
3
Cover and chill for at least two hours, preferably longer.
4
While the cream mixture chills, make the swirl. Mix chocolate, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
5
Heat water, 2 T sugar, and corn syrup in a small saucepan or skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil.
6
Pour hot mixture over chocolate, cocoa, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
7
When the cream mixture is chilled, churn it to a soft-serve consistency according to your ice cream maker manufacturer's instructions.
8
Spread a thin layer of the soft-serve ice cream in the bottom of a freezer-safe container. Smear a spoonful of the chocolate fig swirl sauce over the ice cream. Cover the sauce completely with another thin layer of a ice cream. Smear a spoonful of sauce over this layer. Continue alternating ice cream and sauce until your container is full. Freeze for at least four hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Blue cheese ice cream base, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Ice Cream With Chocolate Fig Swirl falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!