Peppered Plums With Almond Ice
This delectable dessert combines creamy almond ice with warm grilled plums, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The almond ice is rich and smooth, complemented by the refreshing burst of almond extract. The plums are caramelized with a sprinkling of peppery warmth and sweet maple syrup, adding a touch of elegance to the dish. Serve this delightful treat with a sprinkle of toasted flaked almonds for added texture. A perfect dessert to impress your guests or simply indulge in a moment of sweet bliss.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 300ml full-fat milk
- 50g ground almonds
- 50g caster sugar
- 397g can condensed milk
- almond extract (optional)
- toasted flaked almonds , (optional)
- 9 plums , halved and stoned
- 1 generous tsp crushed black peppercorns
- 2 generous tsp demerara sugar
- about 5 tbsp maple syrup , for drizzling
Instructions
- To make the almond ice, put the milk in a pan with the ground almonds and sugar and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2-3 mins, then pour into a bowl and cool. Strain through a fine sieve, squeezing every last drop of milk and flavour from the almonds with the back of a spoon. Whisk together the almond milk with the condensed milk, adding a few drops of almond extract to taste, if you like. Churn in an ice cream machine for 15-20 mins, then freeze. Can be made up to 2 weeks ahead.
- Put a serving bowl for the almond ice in the freezer. Arrange the plums on a deep baking tray, cut side up. Mix together the crushed peppercorns and demerara sugar and sprinkle over the plums. Can be done up to 2 hrs ahead.
- Drizzle the maple syrup on top. Put under a preheated grill for 6-10 mins until the plums are tender.
- Now finish it in style. While the plums are grilling, scoop out spoonfuls of the almond ice into the chilled bowl. return to the freezer until the plums are ready. Arrange the plums on a platter and pour over the syrup from the tray. Serve warm with almond ice and flaked almonds.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 409 calories
- Fat Content: 13 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 67 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 65 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 10 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.3 milligram of sodium
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