3-Ingredient Seared Dates with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mint

A luxurious dessert combining warm, caramelized Medjool dates with cool vanilla ice cream, fresh mint, and a touch of flaky sea salt. The contrast of temperatures and textures makes this simple dish extraordinary.

4 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 12 whole Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • ¼ cup mint leaves, torn if large
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add dates and cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, 4-6 minutes.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Divide dates among plates. Add a few small scoops of ice cream to each. Drizzle with oil, then top with mint; season with salt.

    2 min