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Kataifi Ice Cream Balls

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A crispy, nutty twist on classic ice cream, these Kataifi Ice Cream Balls combine golden toasted pastry, warm spices, and cool vanilla for a texture-packed dessert that’s elegant yet simple to prepare.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 15 balls

Ingredients

200g Antoniou Kataifi Pastry

130g walnuts, finely chopped (or use your favorite nuts)

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

3 tbsp raw sugar

1.5 litres vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Bring Kataifi Pastry to room temperature.

Cut pastry into 1cm lengths with a sharp knife.

Toast in a large frypan over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until golden. Spread on a large tray and let cool.

Add chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar to the cooled pastry. Mix well to combine.

Line a tray with baking paper. Scoop 80ml of vanilla ice cream into a ball (shape with hands if needed).

Roll the ice cream ball in the kataifi mixture, pressing gently to coat fully.

Place on the prepared tray and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

Repeat with remaining ice cream and kataifi mixture.

For best texture, serve frozen. To store longer than 1 day, transfer fully frozen balls to an airtight container in the freezer.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert