Coconut Cardamom Ice Cream Food

CARDAMOM NECTARINE GALETTE WITH COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• For the pastry: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the shortening, coconut oil, sugar and salt on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add the flour and mix on low until the dough comes together in a ball, about 2 minutes. Divide the dough into two even pieces, form into discs and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the tapioca flour, sugar, cardamom and salt. Add the nectarines, lemon juice, brandy and vanilla paste. Toss gently to combine.
• To assemble: Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove one disk of dough from the refrigerator and leave to soften until pliable, 10 to 15 minutes; reserve the other disk for another use.
• Roll the softened dough between two sheets of lightly floured parchment paper into a 14-inch round. While still between the parchment, transfer the dough to a large, rimmed baking sheet. Gently peel away the top sheet of parchment.
• Spoon the filling into the center of the pastry and spread it toward the edges, leaving a 2- to 2 1/2-inch margin all the way around. Gently lift the edges of the parchment to help fold the dough up and over the edges of the filling--allow the dough to fold over itself, creating a blanket effect, with crimps and ruffles. Peel away the parchment to leave a border of pastry around the exposed center of the filling.
• Whisk together the egg and milk, and brush the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
• Bake the galette, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the crust is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool.
• For the coconut whipped cream: Open the can of coconut cream and spoon out the thick, hardened cream into a medium bowl; reserve the watery liquid for another purpose. Add the powdered sugar and almond extract to the coconut cream and beat, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, until fluffy like whipped cream, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve, spoon a dollop of the whipped cream onto a slice of the galette and garnish with a pinch or two of the toasted sliced almonds.

COCONUT CARDAMOM ICED COFFEE

Steps:

• Place coconut flakes and and pinch of cardamom in a small pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place cold brew concentrate, 1/8 teaspoon cardamom, coconut milk, coconut extract, and sweetener in a blender. Blend until thoroughly mixed, 5 or 6 seconds.
• Fill 3 large glasses halfway with ice. Divide coffee mixture among glasses; top with shredded coconut.

COCONUT CARDAMOM ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Split each cardamom in half, lengthwise.
• Combine cardamom, coconut milk, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon rum, and vanilla extract in a pot. Simmer mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove mixture from stove and stir in remaining rum.
• Pour mixture through a strainer over a freezer-safe container to catch the cardamom pods; discard. Cover the container and freeze until firm, 5 hours to overnight.