This Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Lemon and Thyme Macerated Nectarines is a summer stunner! Goat cheese delicately flavors this deliciously creamy ice cream: it’s not overpowering, but perfectly balanced. The nectarines are macerated with lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and thyme to create a luscious sauce. Make this elegant ice cream recipe now and celebrate summer!
Honey and Goat Cheese Ice Cream.
I die.
I understand that the name of my blog may give the impression that I may be a little …. over confident.
First off, let me clear the air: I, in no way, shape, or form, believe that everyone will love everything I make. In fact, there have been a number of times when people have HATED things I’ve made.
(Redemption posts, coming soon).
However, every once in a while, I come up with a recipe that is just… magic. Where I literally need to give myself a pat on the back, a high five, a self proclaiming, “So Happy You Liked It”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one of those recipes.
Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Lemon and Thyme Macerated Nectarines.
Does anything else sound so beautiful?
The goat cheese isn’t too much in this recipe, so fear not. It’s super creamy, with a tart flavor profile that makes you go, ” Hmmm…”. It’s lightly seasoned with honey, which offsets the anticipated sour punch from the cheese.
The nectarines are macerated – meaning they’re marinated in citrus juice, zest, olive oil, and sugar. The process plumps the nectarines, and allows them to release their juices.
Read: one bomb ass ice cream sauce.
Add in herbaceous thyme, and immediately faint.
This is one of those recipes that will impress the pants off of everyone you serve it to. Sure, it takes a little forethought. It’s ice cream, you guys. There will be a few more steps than your standard cookie, fruit crisp, or cake dessert recipe.
But the tradeoff? PURE FAME. They’ll sing your praises, exclaim your name between sobs of happiness, and ultimately worship you.
I mean, that’s not a guarantee. But you can’t you picture it now?
Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Macerated Nectarines and Thyme
Ingredients
For the honey goat cheese ice cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk see note
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 oz creamy goat cheese
For the lemon and thyme macerated nectarines:
- 1 lb nectarines, pitted and sliced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
For the honey goat cheese ice cream:
- In a medium saucepan, add cream, milk, and honey. Bring to a low simmer, stirring every so often.
- Once combined, remove from heat and whisk in goat cheese. Transfer to a covered glass dish, allowing to cool. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Once mixture is completely chilled, transfer to an ice cream maker, processing according to manufacturer's instruction. Freeze additionally to reach desired consistency (I froze mine for an additional 24 hours prior to enjoying).
For the lemon and thyme macerated nectarines:
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced nectarines, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, sugar, and thyme.
- Allow to macerate at least 1 hour.
To serve:
- Scoop ice cream in to bowls. Top with macerated nectarines, using reserved liquid as a sauce. Garnish with additional thyme. Enjoy!