Durian, the polarizing tropical fruit, shines in this easy, no-gadgets-required recipe for no-churn ice cream:
byMegan Zhang| PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2022 2:27 PMRecipes by CourseRecipes by CuisineRecipes by IngredientRecipes by Season & OccasionShareDurian is a delicacy native to Southeast Asia, where it’s revered as the “king of fruits.” Its thick spike-covered husk may look intimidating, but crack it open and get past the pungent aroma, and you’ll find sweet, creamy flesh reminiscent of the most luxurious of custards.
Durian has a striking smell and taste that, depending on who you ask, may call to mind fruity, milky, musky, and sulfurous notes. Though the ingredient’s pungency makes it rather divisive , the bold and nuanced aroma is exactly what makes durian so highly prized. Balanced with the sweetness of condensed milk and fragrance of vanilla, the fruit’s singular flavor and naturally creamy texture shine in this easy no-churn ice cream.
Look for whole durian or packages of durian flesh in the produce section of your local Asian supermarket, or order the pulp frozen online here.Time: 4 hours 25 minutes IngredientsInstructionsAsian & Pacific IslanderCustards Ice Creams & PuddingsDessertsFruitSeasonsSoutheast AsianSummerMORE TO READRice Cake BologneseSlow-cooked to savory perfection, this saucy dish is a satisfyingly chewy Italian-meets-Taiwanese mash-up.Sardine Meatballs with Green Goddess AïoliA must-order appetizer at Marseille’s coziest seafood restaurant, these herb-flecked balls make a perfect light lunch—or primo finger food for a crowd.