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passionfruit ice cream

Creamy Passionfruit Ice Cream: Your Tropical Summer Escape

This creamy passionfruit ice cream offers a tropical escape with sweet-tart flavors and a delightful texture, perfect for summer enjoyment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Substitute with skim milk for a lighter version.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Try brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Essential for a rich custard base.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Can omit for more fruit-forward taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
For the Passionfruit Flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Passionfruit Pulp (with seeds) Canned passionfruit can work if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed for best results.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut each fresh passionfruit in half and scoop the pulp and seeds into a bowl. Mix with 2 tablespoons of sugar and lemon juice; set aside.
  2. Combine whole milk and half of the heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until steaming (5-7 minutes).
  3. Whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl. Slowly add hot milk mixture to temper yolks, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened (170°F).
  4. Strain custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove lumps, then stir in remaining heavy cream, vanilla extract, salt, and passionfruit mixture.
  5. Cover the bowl and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
  7. Transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Ensure the ice cream maker bowl is fully frozen for 24 hours for the best texture. Strain custard to prevent lumps for a creamy ice cream.

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