{"id":2030617,"date":"2024-08-22T01:36:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T05:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2030617"},"modified":"2024-09-23T10:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:45:12","slug":"olive-oil-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/olive-oil-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Olive Oil Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flavorful pure olive oil enhances so many savory dishes like salads, breads and pasta. And this olive oil ice cream recipe is proof that the coveted oil is delicious in desserts too. Added to a simple custard base, olive oil gives this ice cream a rich texture, gentle fruity notes and the slightest hint of pepper.<\/p>\n

Though the exact origins of olive oil ice cream are unknown, Mediterranean countries have a long tradition of pairing the oil with desserts. Olive oil is used in place of butter in sweets like melomakarona<\/a>\u00a0and moist citrus cakes<\/a>. The most flavorful oil varieties are even drizzled as a topping over gelato and sliced fresh fruit.<\/p>\n

With ingredients like heavy cream, sugar and olive oil, it should come as no surprise that this is a decadent dish\u2014and one of our favorite homemade ice creams<\/a>. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt (like Maldon) over the top helps cut the richness and creates an addictive sweet-salty crunch.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Olive Oil Ice Cream<\/h2>\n