Date Pastry Ice Cream (imqaret Ice Cream)

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Maltese cuisine with this unique Date Pastry Ice Cream, also known as Imqaret Ice Cream. This recipe combines the traditional Maltese date pastry with creamy ice cream, creating a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Date Pastry Ice Cream (imqaret Ice Cream)

Ingredients

  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 8 pieces of Imqaret (Maltese date pastry)

Instructions

  1. Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the Imqaret into small pieces.
  3. Gently fold the Imqaret pieces into the softened ice cream until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  5. Scoop the Date Pastry Ice Cream into serving bowls and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
No-Bake

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Freezer-safe container Serving bowls

Tools

Knife Large spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Date Pastry Ice Cream with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.

Tips & tricks

For a quicker version, you can also use store-bought date pastry instead of making Imqaret from scratch.

Cost

$10