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Fig Ice Cream Recipe

Published: Aug 8, 2023 by Debra Clark · 6 Comments

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Summer's here and now's the time to cool off with the creamiest homemade ice cream! This Fig Ice Cream Recipe is rich, sweet and creamy and decadent. Churning the custard the old fashioned way makes it smooth and luscious!

Love ice cream? Be sure to try this recipe for Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream next!

 

Black Mission Fig Ice Cream on a sugar cone.
Creamy and luscious this ice cream is just delicious!
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  • Fig Ice Cream
  • Black Mission Figs
  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Equipment
  • FAQ's
  • Related recipes
  • Homemade Ice Cream: Black Mission Fig
  • Recipe backstory

Fig Ice Cream

Black Mission Figs

I had never had a fresh fig prior to moving to the valley. Have you ever tried one? Succulent and rich they burst in your mouth, sweet and delicious.

Now I feast on them whenever they are in season.... which is NOW!

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Making your own ice cream isn't as hard as people think. You know I'm all about the quick and easy recipe. BUT there's a time to slow down too - life is about balance right?

✔️ Simple ingredients and an excellent recipe!

✔️ This old fashioned ice cream recipe is rich, creamy and delicious!

Ingredients

Juicy black missions figs scattered on a white marble counter.
Black Missions Figs

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • fresh figs
  • cream
  • whole milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • vanilla salt
  • eggs

Instructions

Ice cream scoop, scooping ice cream.
Making your own homemade ice cream is totally worth it!

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. You'll start by making the custard. Separate the eggs (saving the whites for another use).
  2. Clean the fresh figs and roughly chop them, add them to the blender.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Puree until completely creamy.
  5. Next, pour the custard into a pan and set it on the stove over medium heat.
  6. Set your timer for 12 minutes and whisk! Whisk the entire time!
  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool, refrigerate.
  8. Add the custard (the egg mixture) to the ice cream maker.
  9. Process according to your machine's directions - mine took about 20 minutes.

Takes a little time, yes - but easy - right?!!

Equipment

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Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

A close up picture of a green bowl filled with homemade ice cream.
Creamy and delicious homemade ice cream.

FAQ's

What kind of salt is needed to make homemade ice cream?

Rock salt is added to the ice surrounding the processing container. Salt lowers the temperature of the ice to assist in processing the ice cream. Using table salt will cause the ice to melt too fast. It's not the best choice.

Why do you use rock salt to make homemade ice cream?

The larger grain size of rock salt makes the freezing process easier to control. If the temperature goes too low too fast the ice cream will become grainy, so be sure to use rock salt. Lastly, table salt is expensive, rock salt is much cheaper. Hands down your best choice!

Why do people put alcohol in ice cream?

Adding alcohol to ice cream, whether that's vodka, tequila, or whiskey helps prevent ice crystals from forming.

How much alcohol should you add?

Add about 1 ½ tablespoons of vodka per quarter of ice cream. It doesn't change the taste, just help keep it a little more soft.

Bowls of homemade ice cream surrounded by sugar cones.
Bowl or cone - how do you prefer to enjoy ice cream?

Related recipes

  • Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream - rich and creamy, this is the perfect ice cream for root beef float!
  • Fig Jam - this is the BEST homemade jam and also a delicious cookie filling!
  • Creamsicle Ice Cream - remember the creamsicles you'd get as a kid? YUM!
  • Frozen Strawberry Yogurt - all of the flavor, none of the guilt!
  • Banana Split Milkshake - your favorite ice cream treat in a milkshake!
  • Lemon Ice Cream - light and refreshing.

I'd love to hear what you think of this recipe! If you love this recipe as much as I do, be sure to give it a five star rating below!

Black mission fig ice cream in bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Homemade Ice Cream: Black Mission Fig

This ice cream recipe using Black Mission Fig is rich, sweet and creamy and decadent. Churning the custard the ole fashioned way takes this ice cream smooth and luscious!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Cool and refrigerate3 hours hrs
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh figs steams removed, roughly chopped
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 eggs separated

Instructions

  • Separate the eggs (saving the whites for another use). Set the egg yolk mixture aside.
  • Clean the fresh figs and roughly chop them, add them to a blender or food processor.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the blender, puree until completely creamy.
  • Next pour the custard (the egg and fig mixture) into a medium saucepan and set it on the stove over medium heat.
  • Set your timer for 12 minutes and whisk! Do not stop and walk away. You will need to whisk the entire time. The custard is full of sugar from the sweetened condensed milk and plenty of natural sugar from the figs. If you aren't whisking it will scald in a heartbeat!
  • When the timer is up, immediately pour it into a large bowl.
  • Add the bowl to a ice water bath until the mixture is luke warm. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for three hours or overnight
  • Pour the ice cream base into the ice cream machine. Process according to manufacturer's instructions - mine took about 20 minutes.
  • Add the batch of ice cream to a freezer container and freezer until you're ready to enjoy!

Notes

Please note, I've never tried this recipe with dried figs. However, if you rehydrated them first, I believe they would be very tasty in this recipe! 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 229mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1485IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    Recipe backstory

    I remember making homemade ice cream when we were kids. Mom would make the custard on the stove. Dad would pour it into the ice cream maker and Don and I were in charge of cranking the machine.

    We'd sit outside on the grass and churn the ice cream for hours. We thought our arms would fall off (ice cream makers weren't electric back then). It was worth it to be the recipient of a bowl of homemade ice cream!

    Today's recipe is an AMAZING Black Mission Fig Ice Cream.

    Ok, confession time. I made the custard the night before and finished making the ice-cream yesterday morning. Dan got up right about the time this Black Mission Fig Ice Cream finished processing. It was the perfect soft serve consistency.

    Breakfast was ice cream topped with granola. Dairy, fruit with some granola! Like I said... life is about balance, right? 😀

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    About Debra Clark

    Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town of Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. Nancy says

      August 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Quick question, I'm confused, what do you mean by the Custard? Is it the eggs and all ingredients combined?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 12, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Yes, that's correct Nancy - the custard is the egg mixture. Great question, I'll clarify that in the post. Thank you!

        Reply
    2. debi at Life Currents says

      July 03, 2018 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      My next ice cream that I have planned is a coffee one with chocolate bits. MMMMM Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    3. Liza says

      July 02, 2018 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome recipe! I LOVE figs and although I've never been able to a achieve creamy ice-cream at home, this will definitely work: I think that preparing the custard is that missing key! THANKS!

      Reply
    4. Annette says

      July 01, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      If I win I will make fresh strawberry ice cream.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        July 01, 2018 at 6:32 pm

        That sounds delicious Annette - good luck!!!

        Reply
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