Grana Padano Ice Cream with Caramelised Figs and Walnuts

Name: Grana Padano Ice Cream with Caramelised Figs and Walnuts (Gelato al Grana Padano con Fichi Caramellati e Noci)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 120 g Grana Padano, finely grated; 500 ml double cream; A handful of mint leaves (optional); 4 ripe figs; 10 g unsalted butter; 20 g toasted walnuts; 4 tsp quality balsamic vinegar; 110 g brown sugar

Gelato al Grana Padano con Fichi Caramellati e Noci

Preparation info

Serves:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Better Than Nonna

By Danilo Cortellini

Published 2024

About

This recipe might sound weird at first, but cheese and figs are a classic pairing – why shouldn’t they work in an ice cream?! The richness of the cheese is balanced by the sweet notes of the quality balsamic vinegar. If the figs are ripe, skip peeling and simply wash them.

Ingredients

For the ice cream

500 ml double cream
110 g brown sugar
120

Method

Get the gelato going well ahead of time as it needs about 8 to 12 hours to set in the freezer. Put the double cream and brown sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the stove and add the grated cheese. Mix and let the remaining heat melt the cheese. Let the mixture cool before churning it in an ice cream machine. Alternatively, place the mixture in the freezer and st