Description
A refreshing and colorful ice cream that combines the unique flavor of dragonfruit with sweet strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen dragonfruit, diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- If using fresh dragonfruit, peel and dice it. For frozen fruit, thaw for a few minutes. Hull strawberries and cut into quarters. Blend dragonfruit, strawberries, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir the fruit mixture into the cream mixture until well combined.
- Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 3-4 hours. Serve with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Use ripe and fresh fruit for the best flavor. Can be made dairy-free with coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, dragonfruit, strawberry, summer treat