Durian Ice Cream Dessert
A rich and sweet frozen dessert, this recipe utilizes the distinct flavor and thick texture of durian fruit, a common Southeast Asian staple, to create a creamy ice cream.
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Instructions
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Scoop the deseeded durian flesh into an electric mixer and process until a smooth paste forms.
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Press the durian paste through a fine sieve, then chill.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with vanilla essence and sugar.
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Heat the milk and cream over medium heat until it nearly boils, then reduce to low.
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Slowly pour the egg mixture into the hot milk, stirring constantly until the custard thickens; do not let it boil.
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Remove the thickened custard from heat, cool, and then chill in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until it begins to harden.
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Gradually stir the chilled durian paste, one tablespoon at a time, into the custard until fully incorporated.
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Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker or continue freezing, stirring several times, until firm.