Berries and Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Balsamic

If you’re looking for an easy, elegant dessert that tastes like something you’d find in a Lake George bistro, this berries, ice cream, and cookie recipe is it. Fresh berries, creamy vanilla ice cream, crunchy biscotti, and Lake George Olive Oil Co. Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar comes together in a few minutes for a show‑stopping treat.

Why This Dark Chocolate Balsamic Dessert Works

This dessert takes simple ingredients and elevates them with dark chocolate balsamic vinegar. The rich, velvety balsamic brings out the natural sweetness in the berries and adds a gourmet twist to classic vanilla ice cream.

• Fresh raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries add color, antioxidants, and bright flavor.

• Vanilla ice cream and whipped cream keep things creamy and familiar.

• Biscotti or cookies add crunch and soak up the balsamic for extra flavor.

• Lake George Olive Oil Co. Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar ties everything together with a sweet‑tart chocolate note.

Serve this in stemware or pretty dessert bowls and you’ve got a simple summer dessert that looks restaurant‑worthy in minutes.

Berries, Ice Cream and Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raspberries, rinsed

• 1/2 cup blueberries, rinsed

• 1/2 cup blackberries, rinsed

• 1/2 cup strawberries, rinsed, stemmed, and quartered

• 1 cup vanilla ice cream

• 6–8 biscotti or your favorite cookies

• 6 Tbsp Lake George Olive Oil Co. Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar

• Whipped cream, for topping

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

1. Rinse and prep the berries
   Rinse all berries, then lay them out on a paper towel. Gently pat dry so you don’t crush them.

2. Mix the berries
   Place raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries in a medium bowl and gently stir to distribute them evenly.

3. Build the berry base
   Spoon the mixed berries into stemware or dessert bowls, reserving a few strawberry pieces for garnish.

4. Add Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
   Pour most of the Lake George Olive Oil Co. dark chocolate balsamic vinegar over each glass of berries, saving a little for the top of the ice cream.

5. Top with ice cream and cookies
   Add a tablespoon or two of vanilla ice cream on top of the berries. Press a biscotti or cookie into the ice cream for crunch.

6. Finish and garnish
   Drizzle the remaining dark chocolate balsamic over the ice cream, add a dollop of whipped cream, and garnish with the reserved strawberry pieces.

Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of cold, creamy ice cream, juicy berries, and the luxurious dark chocolate balsamic drizzle.

Tips, Variations, and Pairings

• Make it lighter: Swap traditional ice cream for frozen yogurt or a dairy‑free vanilla to keep it a bit lighter.

• Change up the cookie: Try almond biscotti, shortbread, or a crunchy chocolate cookie for different textures.

• Add a salty touch: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top to intensify the chocolate flavor in the balsamic.

• Try other balsamics: Once you love this with Dark Chocolate Balsamic, explore other Lake George Olive Oil Co. balsamic vinegars in your desserts.

Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar is one of those pantry staples that instantly upgrades desserts—from berries and ice cream to brownies, truffles, and even cheesecake. This recipe is a simple way to experience how a drizzle of gourmet balsamic can transform everyday ingredients into something truly special.

Visit Lake George Olive Oil Co. in Lake George and Glens Falls, NY

You can find Lake George Olive Oil Co. Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and over 50 varieties of extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars in our two Adirondack shops.

• Lake George Olive Oil Co., 283 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 – in the heart of Lake George village.

• Lake George Olive Oil Co., 179 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 – our Glens Falls tasting room.

Both locations offer a “try before you buy” tasting experience, plus sea salts, specialty foods, gifts, and more. Prefer to shop from home? You can also order Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and other favorites online through our website.