I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love fresh figs. Rather than just devouring them all as soon as I buy them, I’m trying to experiment with them in a lot more of my cooking this season (stay tuned for more figgy foods!), and if you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that if there is any one thing I have to do with any fruit, its make it into an ice cream. I’ve also been interested in how wonderfully figs pair with a variety of cheeses, so I thought I’d also experiment with another somewhat exotic ice cream flavor that caught my eye. So today, two ice creams for the price of one, swirled together in delicious harmony: Fig & Goat Cheese!

I imagine this flavor might perk up a few (skeptical) eyebrows, but that’s fine by me–more ice cream for me! I was in love with this. Firstly, my love for goat cheese is no secret. Secondly, have

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Posted by mike on October 10th, 2008 in Dessert, Fruit, Ice Cream/Sorbet, Mediterranean

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