No Churn Dragon Fruit Ice Cream Recipe
This No Churn Dragon Fruit Ice Cream is a vibrant, creamy, and refreshing dessert made without an ice cream machine. It features the natural sweetness and vibrant color of dragon fruit, combined with whipped heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk for a rich texture. A simple dragon fruit topping made with sugar complements the ice cream perfectly, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 3 cups frozen dragon fruit cubes (or pitaya cubes)
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will provide the creamy, airy texture essential for no-churn ice cream.
- Blend Dragon Fruit: Slightly thaw the frozen dragon fruit cubes, then blend 2 1/4 cups of them until smooth to create a vibrant fruit puree.
- Mix Condensed Milk and Puree: Add the sweetened condensed milk to the dragon fruit puree and mix thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the dragon fruit and condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream. Carefully combine to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into an ice cream container and freeze until set, typically 4-6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Prepare Dragon Fruit Topping: Place the remaining 3/4 cup of dragon fruit cubes into a small saucepan with 1/3 cup sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then mash with a spoon to create a chunky, sweet fruit topping.
- Serve: Once the ice cream is fully frozen, serve scoops topped with the warm dragon fruit sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream is very cold before whipping to achieve stiff peaks faster.
- You can substitute frozen dragon fruit with fresh if available; just freeze beforehand for best texture.
- For a more intense fruit flavor, reduce the sugar in the topping or add a squeeze of lime juice.
- Store ice cream covered in the freezer to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- This recipe does not require an ice cream machine, making it easy for beginners.
Keywords: No churn ice cream, dragon fruit dessert, easy ice cream recipe, vegan-friendly dessert, summer dessert
