VANILLA ICE CREAM AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: A RULE-BREAKING ALLIANCE
At Oliviers&Co, extra virgin olive oil is not just for dressing salads or adding flavour to hot dishes. It can also become the main ingredient in unexpected recipes... like vanilla ice cream! Very popular since singer Dua Lipa shared it on her social media, a very good vanilla ice cream with a drop of quality extra virgin olive oil is a simple but surprising dessert!
A Mediterranean touch in a sweet dessert
Imagine a scoop of smooth, lightly sweetened artisanal vanilla ice cream. Add a drop of one of our Grand Cru extra virgin olive oils - fruity, slightly herbal, with a hint of bitterness - and you will discover a completely original interplay of textures and flavors. The contrast between sweet and salty, warm and cold, soft and intense creates a true sensory experience.
Trend confirmed by experts
This bold combination is not just a gourmet shot: it was recently highlighted by Forbes Cooking CZ magazine, which dedicated an article to this surprising combination with the testimony of Lucie LEBLON, owner of Oliviers&Co , an olive oil specialist. According to Lucie, olive oil is used here as a flavor enhancer, revealing the hidden aromas of vanilla while bringing unprecedented complexity of flavor.
👉 You can read the full article here
How to enjoy it at home?
1. Choose high-quality vanilla ice cream rich in natural vanilla beans.
2. Serve one or two scoops in a small bowl.
3. Gently add a drop of Oliviers&Co Grand Cru extra virgin olive oil - we recommend our green fruity Grand Crus for a brighter contrast or a fine oil for a rounder approach.
4. If you like, add a few drops of fleur de sel or orange zest to finish things off.
Why does it work?
This simple, refined dessert embodies the best of Mediterranean cuisine: the harmony of contrasts and the highlighting of ingredients. Olive oil becomes a noble ingredient here, just like vanilla or dark chocolate, and proves that it has nothing to envy the great sweet classics.
🛍️ You can find a selection of olive oils for your desserts in the store or on our e-shop
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