Avocado Ice Cream
This is a creamy, refreshing dairy-free dessert Rick Bayless has served in his restaurant Frontera Grill for years.
READER'S COMMENT:
"Thank you for the recipe, I loved the avocado ice cream. I ate it the first time in Mexico city 40 years ago and I always remember it. Well I found more than 2000 different flavors and I try to visit The small town inside Mexico city...4 cups, for 8 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients * 1 1/2 cups avocado puree (see Tip), from about 3 ripe large avocados
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 1/3 cups sugar
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 1/3 cup tequila
* Lime zest for garnish
Preparation: 1. After making avocado puree, add water, sugar, lime juice and tequila to the food processor with 1 1/2 cups of the puree; pulse until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour or overnight.
2. Transfer the avocado mixture to the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer?s directions. If desired, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving. Garnish with lime zest, if desired.
Tips & Notes * Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 up to 1 day in advance. Store ice cream, airtight, in the freezer for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Ice cream maker
* Tip: To make avocado puree, peel and pit 3 ripe large avocados and process in a food processor until smooth. Measure out 1 1/2 cups for the ice cream. Reserve any extra for another use.
NutritionPer 1/2-cup serving: 224 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrates; 34 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 3 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 225 mg potassium.
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 1/2 other carbohydrates, 1 fat
