Huang Jin Yue Bing Bing Qi Lin (imperial Mooncake Ice Cream)

Huang Jin Yue Bing Bing Qi Lin, or Imperial Mooncake Ice Cream, is a luxurious and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of traditional mooncakes with the creamy texture of ice cream. This recipe is a modern twist on a classic Chinese delicacy, perfect for special occasions or as a unique treat for ice cream lovers.

Huang Jin Yue Bing Bing Qi Lin (imperial Mooncake Ice Cream)

Ingredients

  • 1 quart of vanilla ice cream
  • 6 mini mooncakes, diced
  • 1/4 cup of roasted nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of dried fruits, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder

Instructions

  1. Soften the vanilla ice cream in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the diced mooncakes, chopped nuts, dried fruits, honey, and Chinese five-spice powder.
  3. Gently fold the mooncake mixture into the softened ice cream until well combined.
  4. Transfer the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  6. Once frozen, remove the ice cream from the pan, slice, and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
6 hours
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
5g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
25g

Supplies

Loaf pan or mold Plastic wrap

Tools

Bowl Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Huang Jin Yue Bing Bing Qi Lin with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for an elegant presentation.

Tips & tricks

For a more decadent version, consider adding a splash of liqueur, such as rum or brandy, to the ice cream mixture before freezing.

Cost

$20