We invented 3 ice cream flavours inspired by Middle Eastern food and tried them out to see if they were any good. We made a spiced Chai Karak, a Turkish Coffee and Date flavour, and an Orange Blossom Baklava ice cream.
Karak Chai Ice cream:
250g Heavy Cream
250g Evaporated Milk
30g Cream Cheese (optional)
65g Light Brown Sugar
5 Tsp Loose Tea (Strong blend)
12g Frozen Ginger
12 Cardamom Pods
6 Cloves
8 Saffron Threads
¼ Tsp Salt
Coffee Date Ice Cream:
150g Heavy Cream
220g Full Fat Milk
100g Pitted Dates
30g Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp Instant Espresso
½ Tsp Ground Cardamom
¼ Tsp Salt
Baklawa Ice Cream:
280g Heavy Cream
75g Full Fat Milk
150g Condensed Milk
30g Cream Cheese
¼ Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Orange Blossom
75g of Baklawa + extra for serving