If you want to add a touch of sweetness and richness to your ice cream made with Ninja Creami, this fig coulis is just what you need! With its sweet and slightly caramelized flavor, it's perfect for enhancing vanilla, yogurt, or even chocolate ice cream. Plus, figs are such a refined fruit that you'll feel like you're enjoying a gourmet dessert in the blink of an eye.
Ingredients :
- 200g of fresh figs (or rehydrated dried figs if you can't find fresh ones)
- 50 g of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 100 ml of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional, but so good!)
Preparation :
- Prepare the figs.
If you have fresh figs, cut them into quarters. If you are using dried figs, you must first rehydrate them by soaking them in hot water for about 20 minutes, then drain them well before starting. - Cooking the figs:
Place the figs in a saucepan with the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes. The figs will soften and release their natural juices. The lemon juice will enhance the flavor of the figs and prevent the coulis from being too sweet. - Blending:
Once the figs are cooked through, blend everything with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. If you prefer a perfectly smooth purée, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve. Personally, I love leaving a few small pieces of fig for texture, but it's a matter of taste! - Add the vanilla.
If you want an even more indulgent touch, add the vanilla extract at the end. It gives it an even more fragrant and sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with the richness of the figs. - Let it cool.
Let the coulis cool to room temperature before using it to top your ice cream. If you're batch cooking, this coulis will easily keep for a week in the fridge in an airtight container. But honestly, at my house, it never lasts that long!
My Personal Tip:
This fig coulis is absolutely delicious over vanilla ice cream or yogurt with Ninja Creami. If you really want to go for a decadent dessert, try it with chocolate ice cream or even lemon sorbet for a contrast of sweet and tangy flavors. For those who love a indulgent breakfast, you can even use it to top your pancakes or plain yogurt. It's guaranteed to be a treat!
Here's a super simple yet incredibly delicious recipe that adds a real touch of something special to your homemade ice cream. With this fig coulis, your Ninja Creami creations will have a fruity and refined touch that's sure to impress!
