Description
Creamy “Papaya Coconut Ice Cream” blends tropical paradise with luscious dessert dreams. Refreshing island flavors dance across palates, promising sweet escape for those craving cool culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups ripe papaya, pureed
Dairy and Liquid Base:
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (Optional):
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Carefully remove the papaya’s skin and seeds, transforming the ripe fruit into a silky, vibrant puree using a high-powered blender until completely smooth.
- Create a luscious base by whisking the papaya puree with rich coconut milk, adding sweetness through granulated sugar, a zesty splash of lime juice, and aromatic vanilla extract until the sugar crystals completely dissolve.
- Optional but recommended: fold in delicate shredded coconut for an enhanced tropical texture and additional depth of flavor.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into an ice cream maker, allowing the machine to churn and aerate the liquid, transforming it into a velvety, soft-serve consistency over approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Carefully pour the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, ensuring a smooth surface, and place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve a perfectly firm, scoopable texture.
- When ready to serve, use a warmed ice cream scoop to create elegant rounded portions, garnishing with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes or vibrant fresh fruit slices for an extra layer of tropical indulgence.
Notes
- Select ripe, sweet papayas for the most vibrant flavor and smooth texture in your ice cream.
- Use full-fat coconut milk to ensure a rich, creamy consistency that prevents ice crystals from forming.
- Consider adding a splash of rum or coconut liqueur for an adult version that enhances the tropical profile.
- For a dairy-free and vegan option, replace sugar with agave nectar or maple syrup to maintain the dessert’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg