This combination of flavors might sound unusual together but they actually taste really good in this ice cream. I would even venture to say this is an avant garde ice cream with flavors that are not typically seen together.  

About the recipe

Almond and cardamom together in a recipe is nothing new to me as I have made many Indian sweets with these two ingredients, so I knew this combo would taste wonderful in an ice cream, but mint on the other hand is a new addition and I was dubious about adding it.  

Surprisingly though mint tastes wonderful in this ice cream as it adds a burst of unexpected minty freshness to the cardamom spice and almond flavors.  It doesn’t take much to infuse the mint flavor as just a hint is all you need to give the ice cream that perplexed “I wonder what that flavor is 🤔?” type of reaction.  Give it a try!

Toasted Almond Cardamom Ice cream with Mint and Almond Liqueur

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds cut into small pieces
• 2 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp almond liqueur (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint from about 4 mint leaves
• 1/4 -1/2 cup honey

Directions:

• In a small bowl mix all ingredients together with a whisk except for the almonds.
• Pour into the ice cream maker.  Wait till the ice cream starts to thicken and then add the chopped toasted almonds.

• Continue the ice cream maker until ice cream is thick and creamy.
• Transfer to a container and place in the freezer for the ice cream to become firm.
• Serve ice cream with mint garnish and a dusting of cardamom powder.