Recipe Name: Black Sapote Ice Cream
Cook Time: 10 hours
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours and 10 minutes
Description: Black sapote, also known as chocolate pudding fruit, is a divine tropical delight that reaches its peak season in Australia around May. Despite its unappealing appearance when ripe, it offers a luscious, chocolate-like flavor that makes it a prized ingredient for desserts. This recipe transforms the black sapote into a creamy and indulgent ice cream, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on warm evenings. However, it’s crucial to use fully ripe black sapotes for the best flavor and texture. Attempting this recipe with unripe fruit may lead to undesirable results.
Recipe Category: Frozen Desserts
Keywords: Dessert, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Australian, Free Of…, Weeknight, Freezer
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 2367.5
- Fat Content: 189.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 118.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 679.3mg
- Sodium Content: 364.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 168.1g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 150.5g
- Protein Content: 13.3g
Recipe Yield: 1 litre
Ingredients:
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups sugar
- 600mg agar (or gelatin)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 black sapote, ripe
- 3 cups whipped cream
Instructions:
- Begin by soaking the agar or gelatin in cold water, allowing it to soften.
- Once softened, mash the ripe black sapote pulp until it’s smooth and free of lumps.
- Add the sugar to the mashed black sapote and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Dissolve the agar or gelatin in boiling water, ensuring it’s completely dissolved.
- Gradually add the dissolved agar or gelatin to the black sapote mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Chill the mixture until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipped cream until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled black sapote mixture using a wire whisk, ensuring it’s evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into a refrigerator tray or ice cream container and place it in the freezer.
- Allow the ice cream to freeze for at least 8-10 hours, or until it’s firm and set.
- Serve the black sapote ice cream chilled, scooping out generous portions to enjoy its creamy texture and rich flavor.
- For a vegetarian-friendly option, substitute regular gelatin with agar-agar to achieve the desired consistency without compromising dietary preferences.
This Black Sapote Ice Cream recipe is a delightful way to showcase the unique flavor of this exotic fruit while providing a refreshing treat for any occasion. Enjoy the creamy goodness of this tropical indulgence straight from your freezer!
