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lucuma ice cream recipe

Lucuma Ice Cream Recipe

In this Lucuma Ice Cream Recipe post, you’ll learn how to make a delicious and creamy ice cream using lucuma.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups lucuma pulp fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
  • Slowly pour half of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lucuma pulp and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure the flavors meld together.
  • Once chilled, transfer the custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  • Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 4-6 hours or until firm.

Notes

  • 5 units of lucuma are equivalent to between 250 and 300 grams of pulp.
  • If we do not cover the preparation and take it to the freezer, frost will form and it will not have that smooth texture on the surface.
  • The ice cream will be ready between 8 to 10 hours in the freezer.
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