Introduction: What is dragon fruit ice cream?
Dragon fruit ice cream is a refreshing and unique dessert that combines the exotic flavor of dragon fruit with creamy and smooth ice cream. Dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya, is a tropical fruit that has a vibrant pink or red skin with green scales and white or pink flesh speckled with black seeds. It has a mildly sweet taste with a texture similar to kiwi fruit.
Dragon fruit ice cream is a perfect treat for hot summer days, and it is also a healthy alternative to traditional ice cream as it contains less fat and calories. Making dragon fruit ice cream is easy and requires only a few ingredients that can be found at any grocery store.
Step 1: Preparing the dragon fruit
To start, you will need to prepare the dragon fruit by cutting it into small pieces. To do this, slice off the top and bottom of the fruit, then score the skin lengthwise with a knife. Peel off the skin and cut the flesh into small cubes. Set aside the dragon fruit cubes for later use.
Step 2: Making the ice cream base
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Do not boil the mixture. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Combining the dragon fruit and ice cream base
Once the ice cream base has cooled, pour it into a blender or food processor along with the dragon fruit cubes. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and the dragon fruit is fully incorporated.
Step 4: Churning the mixture
Pour the dragon fruit ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Churning the mixture will ensure that the ice cream is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Freezing the ice cream
Once the ice cream has been churned, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until it is firm. To serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Ingredient 1: Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit is the star ingredient in this recipe. It can be found at most grocery stores and is usually sold by the pound. Make sure to choose a dragon fruit that is ripe and has a bright, even color.
Ingredient 2: Heavy cream
Heavy cream is used to give the ice cream a rich and creamy texture. It can be found in the dairy section of any grocery store.
Ingredient 3: Whole milk
Whole milk is used to balance out the richness of the heavy cream and give the ice cream a smooth consistency.
Ingredient 4: Sugar
Sugar is used to sweeten the ice cream and balance out the tartness of the dragon fruit. You can use white granulated sugar or a sugar substitute if you prefer.
Ingredient 5: Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is used to add flavor to the ice cream and enhance the natural sweetness of the dragon fruit.
Ingredient 6: Salt
Salt is used to balance out the sweetness of the ice cream and enhance the other flavors. Use a small amount of salt, as too much can make the ice cream taste salty.
