Olive oil baklava ice cream with honeyed filo crunch

  • 6
  • 60 minutes plus at least 4 hours' chilling time and freezing time
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This baklava-studded ice cream is perfect for anyone who just can't get enough of the combination of extra virgin olive oil – we used GAEA's organic extra virgin olive oil – with honey and filo pastry. You can swap out the walnuts for pistachios, flaked almonds or any other nut that you prefer.

First published in 2025
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Ingredients

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Ice cream base

Honeyed filo crunch

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker

Method

1

Heat milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling

  • 300ml of whole milk
  • 250ml of double cream
2

In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy

3

Slowly ladle the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs

4

Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon

5

Remove from heat and stir in the extra virgin olive oil. Pour into a container, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours

6

Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add chopped baklava during the last few minutes of churning. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm

  • 100g of baklava, chopped
7

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)

8

Lay filo sheets on a baking tray, brush with melted butter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts

9

Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool and break into shards

10

Serve scoops of ice cream with the filo crunch and an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, along with some extra chopped walnuts if desired

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