{sweet frozen treat} How To: Make “Ice Cream” Dates
Posted by Karen on July 23rd, 2009
I’m not talking about dates like going out to the movies here, I’m talking about DATES! Like, the fruit.
This is a really simple way to make a tasty treat. It’s not really ice cream (ergo the quotes), it just sort of tastes like ice cream with almost no work. I like to use Barhi (sometimes spelled Barhee) dates because they are oh-so-creamy and lend themselves perfectly to this technique.
I get them from the date vendor at the Alemany Farmers’ Market in San Francisco, except when he runs out, which makes me feel CRAZY. He has a bunch of different kinds of dates that are fantastic and cheap and he will let you taste them all! If you’re not in the Bay Area, you can order Barhi dates online from Oasis Date Gardens pretty cheaply.
To make “ice cream” dates, all you have to do is lay the dates out on a sheet of foil or parchment, not touching one another. Freeze until solid-ish (they may not get totally frozen solid because of the high sugar content.) Once frozen, remove to a ziploc bag and store in the freezer. Whenever you need a burst sweet creamy goodness, grab one out of the freezer!
You could also use these in smoothies or shakes… in that case, pit them before freezing. Happy dating!
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