This is an easy Thai durian ice cream recipe that can be made at home without a machine, using just 4 ingredients. A creamy, no-churn dessert made from scratch using ripe durian fruit and sweetened condensed milk!
🤔 What is durian ice cream?
Durian ice cream is a frozen dessert made from durian fruit, cream, and condensed milk. It has a rich, creamy texture and a bold, sweet flavor with a strong aroma. It’s popular in Southeast Asia and also comes in a popsicle variant for an easy, grab-and-go tropical treat.
🍨 Ingredient tips & substitutes
- Durian Choose sweeter durians for a mellow flavor or bitter-sweet ones for a stronger, funkier taste. I used Thai monthong. Use leftovers to make durian cake and cheesecake!
- Heavy cream Adds richness and creaminess; essential for a scoopable texture without churning.
- Coconut milk Helps keep the ice cream soft; full-fat is best.
- Sweetened condensed milk Sweetens and gives the ice cream a smooth, creamy finish. No extra sugar needed!
😋 More Asian dessert recipes to try
That’s all you need to make homemade durian ice cream with condensed milk, just freeze and scoop! It’s perfect for hot summer days, egg-free, and gluten-free! Who will you serve it to? Let me know in the comments and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more!
Durian Ice Cream Recipe (No Machine Needed!)
Ingredients
- 10 oz durian flesh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Blend ingredients: Add the durian flesh, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the durian mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined. Try not to stir too hard so the cream stays light and fluffy.
- Freeze: Pour into a container, smooth the top, and tap it lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles. Place in the freezer, then after a few hours, mix once more for extra smoothness (optional) before freezing again until firm. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.
👩🍳 How to make durian ice cream
- Add the durian flesh, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a mixing bowl, gently fold the blended durian mixture into the whipped cream until well combined. Take care not to deflate the cream too much.
- Pour the mixture into a container, smooth the top, and cover. Drop the container lightly on the counter a few times to release air bubbles, then place it in the freezer. After a few hours, take it out and mix once more for a creamier texture (optional) before freezing again until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
❓Frequently asked questions
Can I turn this into durian popsicles? Yes! Just pour the blended mixture into molds and freeze overnight. They’re creamy, not icy, and super refreshing on hot days.
What’s the best durian to use for ice cream? Sweeter varieties like Monthong are great for a mellow, custardy flavor. If you want something bolder and more intense, try a bittersweet durian like Chanee.
