Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dessert idea? Look no further than this simple and refreshing recipe for jackfruit ice-cream. Made with just five ingredients and no ice cream maker / churn is needed! Plus, it's dairy free, which makes it perfect for anyone who follows a vegan or dairy free diet.
With the rising popularity of jackfruit as a versatile meat substitute, you may already be familiar with its unique taste and texture when used as a vegan meat substitute for chicken, such as this popcorn chicken recipe, or in pulled jackfruit tacos. But have you ever thought of using jackfruit in a dessert?
Tropical Fruits in Ice-Cream
Tropical fruits like jackfruit are perfect for making healthier ice cream recipes, such as this lychee ice cream recipe or these mango popsicles (both made with real fruit and dairy free!). Or, if the vegan cashew ice creams are not to your taste, then you can try my delicious jackfruit sorbet recipe instead. It is made just 3 ingredients (jackfruit, banana, and lime juice).
If you want a more decadent and indulgent vegan ice-cream, then make sure to check out my vegan magnum copycat recipe. It's so rich and creamy!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This jackfruit ice-cream is a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe jackfruit. It is easy to make, with no ice-cream maker needed! It is also dairy free, vegan, and refined sugar free! This makes it a healthier and lower calorie alternative to traditional ice-cream.
What is Jackfruit
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit from South East Asia that is deliciously sweet with a very unique flavour. This unique flavour is what makes jackfruit one of the most loved South East Asian tropical fruits. but it's taste can also be polarising!
Young Jackfruit VS Ripe Jackfruit
The young jackfruit is what is used as a meat substitute, whereas the ripe jackfruit is what you will commonly eat fresh. For this jackfruit ice-cream recipe we will be using the ripe jackfruit, which is bright yellow in colour and has a sweet flavour and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
To make this jackfruit ice cream, you will need the following simple ingredients:
Ripe Jackfruit
250 grams of ripe jackfruit (250 grams with seeds removed, approx 380 grams with seeds). Look for ripe jackfruit that is golden yellow in color, with a strong sweet aroma. You can find fresh jackfruit at your local Asian grocery stores. Please note that young jackfruit is NOT the same and you CANNOT use young jackfruit for this recipe.
Cashews
½ cup of raw cashews. Cashews are used in this recipe to create a thick and creamy texture. Make sure that you are using raw cashews. You also want to make sure that the cashews have been soaked overnight or soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This is to soften the cashews before blending to create the creamiest texture possible.
Soy Milk
I like to use soy milk in this recipe because it is thicker and creamier than other plant milks. However, you can use any type of soy milk, keeping in mind that soy milk has a thicker and creamier consistency than alternatives like almond milk. Another great alternative to soy milk is coconut cream or coconut milk.
Lime Juice
The juice of 1 lime. The lime juice adds a zesty kick to the ice-cream as well as providing a little extra liquid to help with the blending.
Maple Syrup
¼ cup maple syrup. Maple syrup is needed to sweeten the ice-cream. Without maple the syrup, the cashew and soy milk can overbear the sweetness of the jackfruit. I don't recommend skipping the maple syrup, but you can play around by adding more or less, depending on your sweet tooth! Other great alternatives to maple syrup include agave or honey.
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let's dive into the step-by-step process of making jackfruit ice cream. You may refer to the step by step process for making this jackfruit ice-cream at the end of this blog post.
Lets Make Ice-Cream!
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Dairy Free Jackfruit Ice-Cream
Ingredients
- 250 grams ripe jackfruit seed and hard centre removed
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked overnight or soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes to 1 hour
- ½ cup soy milk refer to blog post for alternatives
- ¼ cup maple syrup refer to blog post for alternatives
- 1 juice of, lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Jackfruit: Start by removing the seeds and tough core from the ripe jackfruit. Discard them and keep the soft flesh.
- Drain the cashews and add to a blender with the jackfruit, soy milk, maple syrup, and lime juice. Blend smooth.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the jackfruit mixture into a shallow container or large ice cube trays. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to be served, remove from the freezer and blend in a food processor or a blender. It may take a few stop / start and scraping of the jackfruit to achieve a smooth ice-cream consistency. Enjoy immediately!
- Any left overs can be frozen again and re-blended when ready to be enjoyed again.
Nuraini says
Very nice recipe. My husband very much loves jackfruit!
Georgia Papas says
Amazing to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 For those that love jackfruit it sure is a winner!
Georgia