| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Intermediate | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 420 | 27g | 17g | 45g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 35g | 2g | 4g | 0.2g |
One of my absolute favorite summer delights is the Guyabano Ice Cream. This nostalgic recipe reminds me of youthful summers spent with my grandparents, picking sour, yet sweet Guyabano from the orchards near our coastal New England home. Incorporating this exotic fruit creates a tropical twist on your classic ice cream. This dessert is more than just a dessert, it’s a token of my past, a chilled sweet comfort that brings up many a memory—some family gatherings missing except for their gustatory remnants.
Gran’s Kitchen: Memories Spiralling Down an Ice Cream Scoop
My Grandma’s Guyabano Ice Cream held its own special place amidst her spectrum of delicious masterpieces. She would often serve it alongside warm apple pie or as a lighter, fruity finish after a hearty meal of lamb stew. Over time, I’ve tweaked the recipe to be a little more balanced with the addition of sugar, vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice. Laura, my fiancé, fondly calls it a “tropical twist on a Boston classic” and it’s quickly become a cherished dessert in our own nascent family traditions, just as it was in my grandparent’s socio-culinary diary.
Health Benefits: More Than Just A Dessert
What makes this Guyabano Ice Cream close to my heart, however, is more than just the sentimental value it holds. The Guyabano, or as some know it, the soursop, is teeming with nutrients and health benefits. It’s chock-full of Vitamin C, fiber, and beneficial antioxidants that can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation. Furthermore, sweetened condensed milk, one of the key ingredients in this recipe, provides a rich source of vitamins and minerals like calcium, which can contribute to better bone health.
This is not an ordinary ice cream; rather it’s a tropical invitation to a healthy life enumerating the benefits of age-old island wisdom. So when our baby boy is old enough, this Guyabano Ice Cream will be his introduction not just to the world of exotic fruits incorporated in desserts, but also to the world of memories that whisper family folklore for generations to follow.
If you’re craving a tropical twist to your regular roster of desserts or yearning to try your hand at homemade ice cream, this Guyabano Ice Cream recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Serve it over a warm apple pie bar for a balanced offering of tropical chill and homely warmth. Cheers to enjoying a sweet confluence of New England summertime charm and Irish family tradition in Guyabano Ice Cream.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups Guyabano (Soursop) pulp
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Method
Step One
Start by first preparing the Guyabano pulp. You can do this by peeling and de-seeding the fruit. Once that’s done, use a blender or food processor to make a smooth pulp. Set this aside until needed.
Step Two
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step Three
Add the guyabano pulp into the cream mixture. Mix well to ensure that the flavors are well incorporated. To enhance the flavors, add in the fresh lemon juice and stir again.
Step Four
Next, pour in the sweetened condensed milk into the mixture. Give it a good stir until everything is well combined.
Step Five
Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can put the mixture into a container, cover it and then put it in a freezer. You’ll need to stir the mixture every 30-40 minutes until it achieves the desired ice cream consistency.
Step Six
Once your ice cream has been churned and is of the right consistency, transfer it into a lidded container. Cover and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Enjoy your homemade Guyabano Ice Cream.
