Have you heard about this season's Ben & Jerry's ice cream craze? They created a special Passover charoset ice cream, and it has got us all pining to try this newest flavor. The catch? It's only sold in Israel! Apparently people have been even calling the Vermont factory, trying to get their hands on a rare, just-in-Israel pint.
With the Atlantic lying between us, I decided to take on the challenge, and make my own recipe. The great thing about this recipe is that it's completely low tech —no ice cream machine needed — which makes it suitable for any kitchen. Charoset ice cream can be yours!
You can use left-over charoset from the seder, or make the traditional Ashkenazi version I share in the recipe below. (It's different in flavor and texture than the Medjool Date and Apple Charoset I shared with you last year.) This style of charoset is made with apple chunks, walnuts, and sweet-wine soaked raisins.
This no-churn method is unsophisticated in the equipment you need, but it doesn't compromise on flavor: it still offers a creamy vanilla base, loaded with cinnamon and spiced charoset in every bite.
Serves 6
For the charoset:
1 apple, peeled and cored, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon date syrup
1 tablespoon cane sugar
2 tablespoons sweet red wine, such as Manischewitz
For the ice cream:
One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups heavy whipping cream
To prepare the charoset, toss the diced apples, chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins and golden raisins, cinnamon, honey, date syrup, sugar, and wine together in a bowl. This can and should be made a day in advance. Refrigerate until needed.
To make the ice cream, in a large bowl whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the cream separately until stiff peaks form. In batches, fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture, until fully combined.
Pour half of the cream mixture into a freezer-safe container (I used a loaf pan and sealed it with plastic wrap and tinfoil) then add the charoset mixture (reserving 1/4 cup for serving). Pour the rest of the cream over the charoset. Using a knife, swirl Charoset into the cream layers. Seal well and freeze for at least 6 hours.
Serve with a spoonful of the extra Charoset.
For best flavor and texture, eat within two weeks.
(Image credits: Karen Biton-Cohen)
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