Pumpkin Cake with Sage Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cherry Compote - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Pumpkin Cake with Sage Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cherry Compote is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adapted from pastry chef Elissa Narow Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 5 hrIf you decide to use fresh pumpkin purée for this cake, be sure you drain it for the full eight hours we recommend in the procedure.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh sage
4 (2- by 1/2-inch) strips lemon zest
9 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Bring cream, half-and-half, sage, and zest to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Remove from heat and steep, covered, 10 minutes.
Whisk together yolks, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in half of hot cream, then whisk egg mixture into remaining cream in saucepan. Cook custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it coats back of spoon and reaches 170 °F on thermometer, about 5 minutes (do not let boil).
Pour custard through a fine sieve into a bowl and cool, stirring occasionally. Chill custard, its surface covered with plastic wrap, until cold, at least 3 hours.
Freeze custard in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Cake with Sage Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cherry Compote good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Cake with Sage Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cherry Compote recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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