Caramelized Onion Ice Cream
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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
Now, now, stop wrinkling your nose. Yes you, I see you. There is always something new to make for dessert. For starters, the creamy smoothness of this ice cream will far surpass many of the standard commercial ice creams that you will find at your local grocery store.
See, I am easing you into this onion ice cream idea. Hehe Is it working? I wanted to create an ice cream I would fall madly in love with; you know the kind that you just want to bathe in? Ok, maybe we don’t want to soak in onion ice cream, but hang in there with me. It’s not often that I let you down, why would you think that I would start here? :)
In my kitchen lab, our (my) unique flavor development process embraces the idea that “eating ice cream is an experience that creates memories.” Our (that would be me again) “recipe” for developing a new flavor includes extensive measures of experience, passion, and downright “pickiness” for creating a memorable flavor.
My flavor development team (ah, me again hehe) includes very passionate people (me) who enjoy GOOD ice cream. Their (those would be my) ice cream flavor concepts are brought to life in our lab where we (I) try as many creative flavors that I can handle. Our Team (Bob and I) is committed to eating as much ice cream as necessary to ensure that only the best flavor concepts make it into the Nouveau Raw line-up! Dang, I really need to hire a larger staff! lol
05/26/16 update. I have continued to make this ice cream over the years, and each time I do, Bob always acts so surprised and loves it till the last bowl has been licked. I hope you enjoy the recipe. Blessings, amie sue
Ingredients:
Yields 4 1/2 cups
- 2 cups cashews, soaked 2+ hours
- 1 1/2 cup raw almond milk
- 1/2 cup raw honey or raw coconut nectar
- 2 Tbsp coconut butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
Add:
Preparation:
- Place the cashews in a glass bowl, along with 4 cups of water.
- Soak for at least 2 hours.
- The soaking process will help reduce phytic acid, which will aid in digestion.
- The soaking also softens the cashews, so they blend nice and creamy.
- After the cashews are through soaking, drain, and rinse.
- In order, add the following ingredients; almond milk, honey, coconut butter, vanilla, cashews, and raisins. Process till nice and creamy.
- Due to the volume and the creamy texture that we are going after, it is important to use a high-powered blender. It could be too taxing on a lower-end model.
- Blend until the filling is creamy smooth. You shouldn’t detect any grit. If you do, keep blending.
- This process can take 2-4 minutes, depending on the strength of the blender. Keep your hand cupped around the base of the blender carafe to feel for warmth. If the batter is getting too warm. Stop the machine and let it cool. Then proceed once cooled.
- Add the caramelized onions and blend for 30 seconds.
- If you have an ice cream maker, after the mixture is blended, chill for about 1 hour in the freezer and then pour into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- It is best to take the ice cream out of the freezer for about 10 minutes ahead of time, so it can have a chance to soften. Did you know that softer ice cream has more flavor than hard, frozen ice cream? Test it for yourself.
Freezing Suggestions for Ice Cream:
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Use an ice cream machine. Follow the manufactures directions.
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Freeze in popsicle molds or 3 oz Dixie cups with a popsicle stick inserted.
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Store the ice cream in the very back of the freezer, as far away from the door as possible. Every time you open your freezer door you let in warm air. Keeping ice cream way in the back and storing it beneath other frozen-sold items will help protect it from those steamy incursions.
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Ice cream is full of fat, and even when frozen, fat has a way of soaking up flavors from the air around it—including those in your freezer. To keep your ice cream from taking on the odors, use a container with a tight-fitting lid. For extra security, place a layer of plastic wrap between your ice cream and the lid.
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To soften in the refrigerator, transfer ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before using. Or let it stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
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Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, sugar free
Sounds very interesting and probably not a combination I would have thought about myself! But never say never in life :D Looks super yummie!
Oh I learned too to never say “never” hehe I hope you find the courage to try it Katrin. :) Have a splendid day! amie sue
Hello, I should say that by reading the name of the recipe I was not really sure about this recipe. I am still looking forward to trying it as my family and I are huge fan or raw vegan ice cream. I will try it and have them taste it without telling them the name and will see their reaction. I’ll get back to you with my result. :)
That sounds awesome Sylvie…good luck on the taste test, I look forward to hearing about it. hehe
Just had to comment because I think this sounds absolutely awesome! Onions are so incredibly good for you, too.
Are you a fan of durian? Because caramelized onion ice cream is a pretty good way to describe durian to someone who’s never had it. One of my favorite foods of all time…
Hello Ela…
I do like durian, but I don’t see it very often. Bob and I bought one a few years ago. Though I gag at the smell I do enjoy the taste. Bob on the other hand can’t even smell the darn thing. haha He needs a new “sniffer” . :P And your right, it does have a onion custard like taste. Night :) amie sue
Thanks for this info about durian’s taste ☺️
Well.. I find ice cream to be okay.. not my go to desert.. but I LOVE onions and caramelized even more so why not! I just might try this!
It is worth it Elizabeth :) I hope you do try it. Blessings and have a wonderful weekend, amie sue
you are making me HUNGRY! Am making this SOON!
Job done! hehe
I made this and am finding it to be quite yummy😛😋 . My 1st impression > smooth, sweet , tangy .. Yay and thanks for creating this, AmieSue. …i’ll be back for more experimenting & tasting testing with your creative suggestions 😘
Awesome! So happy to hear that you are enjoying it. :) Thank you for the feedback. Who would have thought, huh?! hehe blessings, amie sue
Hi amie-sue
Hope you are keeping well. For a dinner party, what would you suggest this ice-cream be served with?
Thanks much
Carol x
Thank you Carol, I am working on self-care through this time with dad. It’s been such a blessing to care for him.
Regarding the ice cream… are you wanting to know what type of dinner food or other desserts to pair it with? amie sue
Thanks for getting back to me amie-sue. Am hoping things are coming along nicely with dad. Sending you positive vibes.
I was really thinking of what to pair the ice-cream with as part of the gourmet dessert course. What do you think about something herby and cheesy like a cracker or biscotti to add a bit of crunch, or is that too savoury?
Thanks
Carol
Thank you Carol. I appreciate all the positive energy. It is welcomed. :)
Hmm, I think that I might pair it with something sweet just so it plays off of the slight sweetness of the ice cream. It’s already a unique ice cream flavor that some may have a hard time wrapping their heads around. hehe By pairing with the sweet, a person might be more inclined to try it. Not many people think of ice cream as a savory item. You could make some of the crisp shoestring onions – https://nouveauraw.com/raw-recipes/condiments/crispy-shoestring-onions/ and a garnish or even some sweet glazed pecans or walnuts. Are you offering other raw or cooked desserts for variety?
amie sue
Yes, you’re right. Something sweet may be a better balance for this. I will perhaps try fruit crisps along with caramelised nuts/dust. Will give it some more thought.
Yes, I would have to offer another dessert. This one may be too out there for some people. If you like I will let you know how I get on in due course.
Thanks amie-sue x
I can’t wait to hear how it goes Carol. Keep me posted. :) blessings, amie sue