You might not consider caramelized onions suitable for dessert, but they make
a surprisingly deep, sweet, and complex treat.
YIELD: 1 QUART
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup thinly sliced onions
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup unrefined sugar
- ⅔ cup shiraz wine
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
PREPARATION
- Add onions, olive oil, and sugar to a small sauté pan. Gently cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep brown in color, about 15–20 minutes. Be careful: Toward the end, the caramelization process turns quickly from caramel to burnt sugar.
- Place onion mixture in a blender along with wine, orange juice and zest, tofu, coconut milk, and salt. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate overnight.
- Add to ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions for freezing. When ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic vinegar or glaze.