Amaretto Raisin Swirl Dessert

Amaretto Raisin Swirl Dessert

Courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board 8 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 4 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
1 c. California raisins
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. Amaretto, divided
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 quart half and half
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place raisins, 1/2 c. amaretto and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 min. or until excess liquid has evaporated. Stir in remaining Tbsp. of amaretto and let cool. Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth; set aside.

2. Whisk together half-and-half, sugar, extracts and cinnamon in a large bowl. Transfer to the container of an ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove paddle; cover and chill for 30 min. until mixture is thick but can still be stirred. Drop spoonfuls of raisin mixture into ice cream; drag a rubber spatula through mixture to swirl. Cover again and place in the freezer for several hours, until very firm, or it may be prepared several days ahead and stored in freezer.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 380; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 52g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 49g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 65mg;