Description
A delicious blend of creamy ice cream swirled with crunchy baklava pieces, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup phyllo dough (about 6 sheets), thawed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Extra chopped pistachios
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and mix until fully combined and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
- Slowly pour the cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until everything is combined and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, usually around 20-25 minutes.
- While the ice cream is churning, prepare the Baklava Crunchy Swirl. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until well mixed.
- Layer the phyllo dough sheets on a baking tray, brushing each layer with melted butter. Sprinkle the pistachio mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let it cool completely before breaking it into small pieces.
- When the ice cream is done churning, layer it in a container, adding the crunchy baklava pieces in between layers.
- Use a spatula to gently swirl them through the ice cream without fully mixing.
- Cover the container with a lid and freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, feel free to add additional spices like cardamom or clove to the baklava mixture.
- This ice cream is best served after a few hours in the freezer to ensure it is fully set.
- Garnish with extra chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg