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This date shake ice cream recipe is a sponsored by California Olive Ranch, a year long partner of Heartbeet Kitchen. And the only extra virgin olive oil I use. It’s that good.
Being raised in Minnesota, I didn’t eat a medjool date until I was 27 (Larabars don’t count). They aren’t grown here, and my family way of eating was more mainstream. And it wasn’t until age 33 that I had a date shake, the infamous cool treat birthed in Palm Springs, California during the 1920’s by a date farmer selling these milkshakes at a roadside stand.
I wasn’t in Palm Springs, but I was in California when I had my first experience. With one sip, I knew exactly why it was loved by so many. Thick, sweet, caramelly-without-caramel concoction that tasted so incredibly good on a hot day.
I wanted to savor that taste instead of slurping it down. And I wanted it to be convenient, a “make once, eat several times” type of deal. So I took all the goodness of the date shake and made it into ice cream, with the addition of rich, fruity, California Olive Ranch Arbequina extra virgin olive oil.
The olive oil has dual purpose in this recipe, used both for its flavor and the texture of the ice cream. As we all know, olive oil is a fat, and that aids in making an excellent ice cream because:
And did you know fats not only give off their own flavor, but also help bring deliver others? In this ice cream, that results in the fresh medjool dates (the ones I used were from Rancho Meladuco Date Farm!) standing out in all their glory. You’ll puree the dates into a paste, to then be steeped in the warm, custardy mixture. And add the Arbequina extra virgin olive oil after taking the pan off the heat, so that it stays pure and the fresh and fruity flavor isn’t cooked out.
It’s everything you love about a date shake, elevated. Luxurious with a lush caramel hue and balanced date flavor that makes it impossible to have just one scoop.
Eat it as is on a cone, or drizzle a touch more olive oil on top to make it a sundae. Not only does it add more complexity, but that shiny golden liquid sure is easy on the eyes. ☺️
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Oh wowwie! I actually don’t think I have ever had a date shake before. But this date shake ice cream though–that is a GENIUS recipe. I’ll definitely try this with full-fat coconut milk and some cashews, even though I am skeptical about the olive oil. I’m sure it adds a nice savory flavor, so I am willing to try that!
Following (@brittles526). What a great giveaway and such an interesting ice cream recipe! I would probably never think of making Date ice cream and I NEVER would think of putting olive oil in it.
Oh this is sucha nice one. I have an older model that makes 2 bathes at once. Unfortunately, it’s such a space-hog that it rarely gets used anymore and is stored in the other room. I like this smaller version so much better. If it’s in my pantry or on my counter I’d use it more often – it would be a constant reminder that I need ed to make more ice cream!
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I’ve never tried anything like this but I really need to try it!
Oh yum! I’m outsidereader on Instagram.
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yum! i follow and i’m @jlrontal
I was just talking about date shakes with my dad at our local public market yesterday morning. He was intrigued, and I remember my husband enjoyed a few when he was deployed overseas. Definitely a must-make at home this summer!
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Frogface6
gorgeous and unique ice cream!
@asoutherngrace
Love sweet treats that offer health benefits! No guilt pleasures are so good.
My instagram name is amy_l_donahue :-) Looks yummy!
I follow and my handle is thehippiehut32. Thanks for the chance, I’ve always wanted an ice cream maker!
Looks so good, Amanda! Is it weird that I make date caramel all the time and put it in my oats but have never had a date shake!? Pinning this recipe for next week when it’s hot again.
@kayleighkosmas
Yum! @fleetstreetgabby.
Wow! I have never heard of this but I love dates and ice cream (who doesn’t?) I bet my kids woyld love to see how ice cream is made at home. I’m always learning something new on your site and the photos are amazing. Thanks!
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elizmargarit
This looks delicious! Hope you are doing well!
heidi.m_8281
Dates, especially medjool, are one of my favorite things! I actually have an ice cream maker, but wanted to say thanks for the recipe!
@elena3527
I’ve never tried a date ice cream before but this looks soo yummy I definitely need to try it this month! @freyasky
I love this giveaway—and the ice cream looks great too!
@graystudy
I follow you on Instagram as 1froglegs
Dates are so yummy! I love the addition of olive oil to the recipe. We definitely use lots of olive oil in our house :)
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YES date shakes!!!
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theresammeacham
This ice cream looks amazing! Can’t wait to try!
I’m following you on Instagram. I am @echilt5
Can’t wait to make this ice cream- it looks amazing!
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Followed you & my username is dontflowsofast.
@madmac905 looks delicious!
Hi-Thanks so much for the chance to win. This ice cream sounds delish! I have wanted an ice cream maker for so long, just can never seem to fit it into the budget…fingers crossed!
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@bycandice on Instagram! Been following you for a couple of years now. Love your content! Thank you for the chance to win!
aw, that’s so nice to hear Candice! thanks for stopping by. xo
Looks fabulous.
Living in the Midwest as well – just found out about date shakes and am so anxious to give this a try!
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Warsopc
I haven’t tried olive oil with ice cream. I usually prefer sugar on my sugar for dessert.
You put July as the end date of the giveaway instead of August.
My username is kellyacano. This ice cream looks amazing!
clareymare7
Dying to try this even if i don’t win,