Screaming for ICE CREAM

"Aphrodisiac recipe for two"
Screaming for ice cream...




Cinnamon & Almond Ice Cream
with a Sexy Fig, Raspberry & Honey Sauce.


INGREDIENTS

1 pint Vanilla bean Ice Cream
Martini or wine glass
Mint garnish

SAUCE:

10 dried figs, finely chopped
High in fiber & antioxidants. Figs are believed to originate from the garden of Eden, the true forbidden fruit. Cleopatra's favorite fruit.

1 1/2 C. water

1 1/2 T. honey
Honey was used in ancient Egypt times to cure fertility.

1/2 vanilla bean ( split length wise)
Can help the libido in men. A powerful aromatic that helps create a euphoric type state. " like the feeling of being in love".


7 oz. ounce frozen raspberries in syrup
Considered an aphrodisiac because of it's shape, color and bursting with flavor. Rich in Vitamin C which has been used to treat impotence.


1 tsp. Cinnamon
Cinnamon can increase your libido. The pleasant scent that cinnamon produces makes for a great aphrodisiac.


1/2 C. raw Almonds (cut in half)
Symbol of fertility since ancient times and since the days of the bible the aroma has aroused passion in woman.

Cookie garnish: Cinnamon twists or vanilla pirouette's

Heavy whipping cream with

vanilla & sugar

METHOD:

Roast almonds in oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Defrost ice cream slightly on counter or in microwave. Once it is workable add to bowl and mix with cinnamon and almonds. Return to freezer.

Incorporate figs, water, honey and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over a low heat until honey dissolves.

Once the ingredients boil, simmer until figs are tender and liquid has reduced to a thick syrup, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes.
(if mixtures reduces too quickly before figs are soft,add additional amount of water)

Stir in frozen raspberries and continue to simmer until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and set aside.

PLATE UP:
(1) Serve in one martini or wine glass
(2) add desired amount of ice cream
(3) add fig sauce
(4) Dolop of whipped cream
(5) Mint sprig
(6) Add (2) cookies
(7) Now, feed this sexy dessert to your Sweetheart...