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Homemade Fig Gelato Recipe (No Eggs)
Fig Gelato is a light and refreshing dessert, perfect to enjoy when fresh figs are in season, usually from late summer through early fall. This homemade recipe is quick and easy to prepare, and it makes the most of the natural sweetness and aroma of ripe figs.Making fig gelato at home is simple, and the result is creamy and delicious. This no-cook recipe highlights the flavor of fresh figs with just a few ingredients: milk, sugar, and a touch of organic lemon.
Ingredients
- 450 g fresh figs, peeled (about 12 to 15 figs, depending on size) - 1 pound
- 1 organc lemon
- 100 g granulated sugar - ½ cup
- 250 ml whole fresh milk - 1 cup
Instructions
How to Make Fig Gelato WITH an Ice Cream Maker
- Wash and peel the figs until you reach the amount indicated in the ingredients list. Then Place the figs in a blender.
- Add the sugar. Grate in a little lemon zest and squeeze in about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Finally blend lightly.
- Pour in the milk and blend again until you get a thick, smooth, and creamy mixture.
- Transfer the fig mixture to your ice cream maker, close the lid, and switch it on. After about 30–40 minutes (depending on your model), your fresh fig gelato will be ready to enjoy!
How to Make Fig Gelato WITHOUT an Ice Cream Maker
- Follow steps 1 through 3 above. Then pour the fig mixture into a gelato container and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. After that, transfer the container to the freezer.
- Freeze the mixture for about 5 hours, but every 30 minutes remove it from the freezer and break up the frozen surface with a whisk (hand or electric, on low speed). Beat for about 30 seconds each time, then return it to the freezer.This process prevents large ice crystals from forming and ensures a smooth, creamy texture - just like real Italian gelato. It may take a little more patience, but the result is worth it. In the end, you’ll have a delicious homemade fig gelato to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Note: If your figs are small and have a very thin skin, you can simply wipe them with a damp cloth and use them whole, skin included.
Tip: The best ice cream makers have a built-in compressor that chills the mixture as it churns, giving you a perfectly creamy gelato without pre-freezing. This is the type of machine I used for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 4gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
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