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Homemade Passionfruit Ice Cream in a rustic ceramic bowl, topped with golden passionfruit pulp, coconut flakes, and a gold spoon, with half a passionfruit in the background.

Passionfruit Ice Cream

Creamy, tropical passionfruit ice cream made with a rich custard base and fresh passionfruit pulp for a sweet-tart flavor that tastes like sunshine in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or using up extra passionfruit from the garden.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream maker (Bowl should be frozen at least 24 hours ahead)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For removing lumps from custard)
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (Prevents scorching)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (One for custard, one for chilling)
  • 1 Whisk (For beating egg yolks)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream - divided
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar - divided
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup fresh passionfruit pulp - with seeds
  • 2 tablespoon sugar - for passionfruit
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice - fresh-squeezed

Instructions

  • Cut passionfruit in half, scoop pulp and seeds into bowl. Mix with 2 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice; set aside.
  • Heat milk and half the cream until steaming; whisk yolks with sugar, temper with hot milk, then cook until mixture coats spoon (170°F).
  • Strain custard; stir in remaining cream, vanilla, salt, and passionfruit pulp.
  • Refrigerate mixture at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Churn in ice cream maker until creamy, freeze 2+ hours before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg