🍨🍯Homemade Fig Ice Cream – Bulgarian Classic

🍨🍯 Homemade Fig Ice Cream – a traditional Bulgarian dessert, often served in restaurants, featuring rich, creamy ice cream infused with the deep, honeyed sweetness of figs.

⏱ Time & Portions

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Chill time: 2–4 hours

• Churn time: 20–25 minutes

• Freeze time: 3–4 hours

• Total time: ~6–8 hours

• Serves: 4–6 people

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

• 1/2 cup Bees & Berry Forbidden Fig Creamed Honey 🍯

• 4 large egg yolks

• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins (recommended 👀):

• 2–3 fresh figs, chopped (or dried figs, softened)

• Extra swirl of Forbidden Fig honey at the end

🍳 Instructions

1. Heat the base

1. In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, and salt.

2. Heat over medium until just steaming (don’t boil).

2. Whisk yolks

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks + sugar until pale and slightly thickened.

3. Temper the eggs

1. Slowly pour warm cream into the yolks while whisking constantly.

2. Return mixture to the saucepan.

4. Cook custard

1. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.

2. Heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (~170–175°F / 77–80°C).
   👉 Do NOT boil or it will scramble.

5. Add the magic 🍯

1. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in Forbidden Fig Creamed Honey + vanilla.

3. Mix until fully smooth and silky.

6. Chill

1. Strain (optional, for extra smoothness).

2. Chill in fridge for at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best).

7. Churn

1. Pour into ice cream maker.

2. Churn for 20–25 minutes until soft-serve texture.

8. Add texture (optional)

• Fold in chopped figs or swirl extra honey 

9. Freeze

• Transfer to container and freeze 3–4 hours until firm.

✨ Flavor Profile

• Creamy + luxurious

• Deep fig sweetness with honeyed richness

• Slightly floral, almost “forbidden fruit” vibe 🌿

🍯 Pro Tips

• Drizzle extra Forbidden Fig Creamed Honey or Raw Honey when serving