Matcha Fig Nice Cream – Without Banana

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Simple matcha nice cream recipe, delightfully sweetened solely with the natural goodness of figs

Nice cream recipes are gaining popularity for a good reason: they involve blending frozen banana with milk to create frozen treats that are not only easy to make but also taste very creamy.
These treats are often seen as a healthier option due to their short list of natural ingredients.

Although I appreciate banana nice cream, there’s one slight hitch – its strong banana taste sometimes overpowers everything else.

This is where this figs nice cream steps in!

Blending previously frozen figs results in a wonderfully fruity ice cream.
With the addition of readily available healthy ingredients, you can achieve the creamiest and most delicious nice cream imaginable!

So, if you’re looking for a refreshing treat without added sugar, this recipe is a definite winner!

What you’ll need to make fig nice cream

Matcha Fig Nice Cream decorated with Rooibos Tea Jelly

Just 4 ingredients

  • Figs
  • Walnuts
  • Powdered skim milk
  • Matcha

Ingredient alternatives

Figs

You can also switch out the figs for other fruits in this nice cream recipe.
Apples or kiwis are particularly great options that complement this recipe wonderfully.

Walnuts

The walnuts play a role in creating the creamy texture of the ice cream.
Depending on the blending intensity, you might end up with delightful little walnut pieces that add an extra layer of deliciousness!

I can imagine you can use other types of nuts instead, but I haven’t tried it.

Powdered skim milk

The powdered skim milk is another factor that enhances the creaminess of the nice cream.
Unfortunately, I haven’t come across a suitable alternative for this ingredient.
So, unless you have access to plant-based powdered milk, achieving a vegan version of this recipe might be challenging.

Matcha

While matcha isn’t an essential ingredient for this recipe, I highly recommend including it.
The earthy and subtly elegant bitterness of matcha harmonizes perfectly with the sweetness of the figs, enhancing the fig flavor significantly.

For this recipe, I use premium-grade culinary matcha (no need for the more expensive ceremonial grade matcha).

Equipment

A sturdy blender is essential for crafting this nice cream.
The more powerful the blending, the faster you can achieve the desired consistency without causing your mixture to heat up and potentially melt during the process.

This frozen fruit nice cream recipe is a creation of my mom’s, and she uses a Thermomix to blend her fruits.

Instructions

How to make fig matcha nice cream

  1. Prepare figs

    Begin by washing the figs thoroughly, then slice each one into quarters. Freeze these fig pieces for a minimum of 8 hours (you can have them in the freezer for around 3 months).
    Prior to preparing the nice cream, allow the figs to thaw slightly for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature.Frozen figs

  2. Put the ingredients in the blender

    Place the ingredients into the blender in the following sequence: walnuts, powdered skim milk, matcha, and figs.Ingredients to make matcha fig nice cream

  3. Blend

    Blend until smooth, which usually takes about 45 seconds in a Thermomix. Sift a little extra matcha on top as a delightful topping.
    Enjoy right away!Blended matcha fig nice cream


Tips


  • I personally find it absolutely fine if I still notice some small bits of fruit or walnuts in the mixture after blending.
  • You could skip the matcha (but the taste is much better with matcha!).
  • Feel free to make this recipe with previously frozen apples or kiwis instead of figs.
Matcha Fig Nice Cream
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Matcha Fig Nice Cream Recipe

Easy nice cream without banana and with the natural sweetness of figs, round up with matcha
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300 Gr. Figs
  • 60 Gr. Walnuts
  • 60 Gr. Powdered skim milk
  • 1-2 tsp. Matcha Plus some more as topping

Instructions

  • Previously wash and freeze roughly cut figs for at least 8 hours.
    Before making the nice cream, slightly thaw them by leaving them at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
    Frozen figs
  • Place the ingredients in the blender in this order: walnuts – powdered skim milk – matcha – figs.
    Ingredients to make matcha fig nice cream
  • Blend until smooth.
    Sift some matcha on top and enjoy right away.
    Blended matcha fig nice cream

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 200kcal

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