Green Fig Gelato & Chilli Oil Drizzle

Name: Green Fig Gelato & Chilli Oil Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 24 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 medium egg yolks; 65 g (2⅔ oz/¼ cup + 1 tbsp) caster (superfine) sugar; plus 2 tbsp (for the figs); 65 g (2⅔ oz/¼ cup + 1 tbsp) caster (superfine) sugar; plus 2 tbsp (for the figs); 100 ml (3⅓ fl oz/⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) double (heavy) cream; 250 ml (8½ fl oz/1 cup + 1 tbsp) whole milk; plus 3 tbsp (if necessary, to RE-SPIN); 300 g (10½ oz) ripe green figs, halved; 1 tbsp your favourite chilli oil (I like Banhoek)

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 hr

Appears in

The Ninja Creami All-In-One Recipe Book

By Freya Matchett

Published 2026

About

Ingredients

2 medium egg yolks
65 g (2⅔ oz/¼ cup +

Dessert
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a small saucepan, whisk the egg yolks and sugar into a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the cream and the milk until fully incorporated.
Place over a low-medium heat, stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes, until it thickens slightly. The custard should read 75°C (167°F) on a kitchen thermometer.
Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into a Cre