Banana Cajeta Cashew Gelato

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Banana Cajeta Cashew Gelato
45 min.
2
326kcal

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If you're in the mood for a delightful and refreshing dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while aligning with your dietary preferences, look no further than this Banana Cajeta Cashew Gelato. With its rich, creamy texture and the luscious flavors of ripe bananas and decadent cajeta, this gelato is a perfect treat for those warm days or whenever you need an indulgent pick-me-up. Plus, it’s 100% vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.

Not only does this gelato have a mouthwatering taste, but it’s also surprisingly easy to whip up in just 45 minutes. Imagine blending together fresh, chilled bananas with a touch of zesty lemon juice and sweet sugar, then combining all the goodness with roasted, salted cashews for that unforgettable crunch. The final touch of swirling in rich cajeta brings a unique caramel flavor that elevates this dessert to gourmet status.

This recipe serves two, making it a charming, romantic dessert to share or a delightful snack to savor on your own. And don’t worry about any complicated steps; with just a few simple kitchen tools—like a blender and an ice cream machine—you can create a gelato that’s not only delicious but also a true reflection of your passion for cooking. Treat yourself to this unique gelato experience, and enjoy every creamy, nutty, and sweet bite!

Ingredients

  •  bananas chilled ripe
  • 0.5 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup roasted cashews salted frozen coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • whisk
  • blender
  • ice cream machine
  • butter knife

Directions

  1. Make the Plain Baseand chill as directed.
  2. Place the bananas, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and add half of the base. Blend until smooth, then whisk into the remaining base.
  3. Pour the mixture into the container of an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Add the cashews 5 minutes before the churning is completed.
  5. Just after churning, drizzle the cajeta over the top and quickly and lightly swirl in a zigzag pattern with a spoon or butter knife.
  6. Reprinted from the book THE CIAO BELLA BOOK OF GELATO AND SORBETTO by F.W. PEARCE & DANILO ZECCHIN. Copyright © 2010 by F.W. PEARCE & DANILO ZECCHIN. Photographs copyright © 2010 by IAIN BAGWELL. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein7.47%
Fat41.88%
Carbs50.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.43
Glycemic Load
17.25
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.729130371757%

Flavonoids

Catechin
7.2mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.54kcal
16.28%
Fat:16.29g
25.07%
Saturated Fat:3.27g
20.44%
Carbohydrates:44.34g
14.78%
Net Carbohydrates:40.23g
14.63%
Sugar:22.19g
24.66%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:220.48mg
9.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.54g
13.09%
Copper:0.85mg
42.67%
Magnesium:121.14mg
30.28%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.11%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.12%
Phosphorus:194.09mg
19.41%
Potassium:619.93mg
17.71%
Fiber:4.11g
16.43%
Vitamin C:11.72mg
14.2%
Zinc:2.1mg
13.98%
Iron:2.37mg
13.15%
Folate:47.98µg
12%
Vitamin K:12.47µg
11.88%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.2%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.16%
Selenium:5.23µg
7.47%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.07%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.34%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Calcium:21.6mg
2.16%
Vitamin A:75.75IU
1.51%
Source:Epicurious