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No churn Dragon Fruit Ice Cream…I have the best memories of the paleteros outside grocery stores or in their tricycles selling this ice cream in 1 liter styrofoam containers all over town…I’ll admit theirs was better but here’s my take! ❤️ But I still hope you enjoy…
Why You’ll Love Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
Dragon fruit has a subtly sweet taste with notes that blend kiwi and pear. It makes this ice cream not only refreshing, but also a different taste than your traditional ice cream. Dragon fruit also has a high water content that makes this ice cream a light and creamy texture that is both smooth and satisfying. Not to mention dragon fruit is known for its antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which makes you feel a little less guilty about indulging in this creamy goodness 🍨 Oh, and it’s gluten-free so even better!
How to Prepare this Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
🥛 Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream until it forms peaks.
🥣 Mix the Ingredients: Slightly thaw and blend 2 1/4 cup of dragon fruit until smooth. Combine that with sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly.
🥶 Fold the dragon fruit mixture and the whipped cream and freeze in an ice cream container.
🎛️ Heat the remaining dragon fruit with sugar in a saucepan until it boils, then mash to create your ice cream topping.
Substitutions and Variations
- If dragon fruit isn’t available, you can substitute it with an equal amount of another tropical fruit like mango or kiwi, which will also blend well into the creamy textures.
- If you’d like to add a little texture contrast, feel free to add shredded coconut, mixed nuts or even small chunks of pineapple.
- If you’d like to try a different dessert, try my Melon Dessert!
Chef’s Tip
One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to form stiff peaks is the cream isn’t cold enough. Put in a bowl, cream and whisk in the fridge until you’re ready to whip. Another mistake is people using the wrong tool for whipping. A whisk is needed to mix properly because it allows the most air to mix in with the cream. And lastly, make sure to whip on high. A low setting with just mix the cream, and you need to have it on a high setting to have enough air to mix in and form stiff peaks. It should take about 7-8 minutes.
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Common Questions
Put it in an air tight container and just store in the freezer.
It will keep in the freezer for about 1-2 months. It will still be safe to eat this ice cream after that but the quality, texture and flavor may start to deteriorate.
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No Churn Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups frozen dragon fruit cubes, or pitaya cubes
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until peaks form.
- Slightly thaw the dragon fruit and blend 2 1/4 cups of it until smooth.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to the blended dragon fruit and mix well.
- Fold the dragon fruit mixture into the whipped cream. Freeze in an ice cream container.
- Add the remaining dragon fruit to a saucepan with the sugar and bring to a boil. Mash with a spoon for your topping and that is it!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
