Receta Ice Cream With Figs Poached In Port And Star Anise
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Note: Brown star-shaped seedpods available at Asian markets and specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring till sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer till figs soften, stirring occasionally, about 15 min.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to bowl. Increase heat to high and boil poaching liquid till syrupy and reduced to 1 1/3 c., about 20 min. Pour syrup over figs in bowl. Cold. Chill till cool, at least 2 hrs. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
- Scoop ice cream into dessert goblets. Remove star anise and vanilla bean from fig mix. Spoon figs and syrup over ice cream and serve.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: Here"s a super-sophisticated yet easy-to-make topping for ice cream. Serve shortbread cookies alongside.