Cactus Fruit (Prickly Pear) Ice Cream
Creamy Prickly Pear Ice Cream with Vibrant Desert Flavor
Ingredients:
1½ cups prickly pear purée (from peeled and seeded cactus fruit)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3–5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then stir in the prickly pear purée until fully combined.
Chill the base in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture.
Scoop and serve! Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh mint if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chilling & Churning: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal (per 1/2 cup serving) | Servings: 6 servings
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This Prickly Pear Ice Cream is as stunning as it is delicious Naturally pink, creamy, and loaded with the sweet, tart flavor of cactus fruit. A one-of-a-kind summer treat!
Cactus Fruit (Prickly Pear) Ice Cream
Creamy Prickly Pear Ice Cream with Vibrant Desert Flavor
Ingredients:
1½ cups prickly pear purée (from peeled and seeded cactus fruit)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3–5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then stir in the prickly pear purée until fully combined.
Chill the base in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture.
Scoop and serve! Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh mint if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chilling & Churning: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal (per 1/2 cup serving) | Servings: 6 servings
#pricklypearicecream #cactusfruit #homemadeicecream #desertflavors #smallbatchicecream #tropicaldesserts #fruiticecream #naturalcolor #icecreamlover #summerdesserts #sweetandsmooth #uniqueicecream #icecreamseason #fromscratchdessert #refreshingtreats #limeandpricklypear #artisandessert #boldflavors #pinkicecream #dairyrecipes
This Prickly Pear Ice Cream is as stunning as it is delicious Naturally pink, creamy, and loaded with the sweet, tart flavor of cactus fruit. A one-of-a-kind summer treat!
