3-Ingredient Seared Dates with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mint
A luxurious dessert combining warm, caramelized Medjool dates with cool vanilla ice cream, fresh mint, and a touch of flaky sea salt. The contrast of temperatures and textures makes this simple dish extraordinary.
4 servings
8 min
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- •12 whole Medjool dates, pitted
- •1 pint vanilla ice cream
- •¼ cup mint leaves, torn if large
- •1 pinch Flaky sea salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add dates and cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, 4-6 minutes.
6 min
- 2.
Divide dates among plates. Add a few small scoops of ice cream to each. Drizzle with oil, then top with mint; season with salt.
2 min
