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Bowl of creamy rambutan ice cream
Creamy and exotic rambutan ice cream, the perfect summer dessert

Creamy Rambutan Ice Cream

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Rambutan is an exotic fruit similar to lychee, boasting a sweet, floral aroma that shines in this frozen treat. The biggest challenge with homemade ice cream is achieving creaminess without a machine. Here, the duo of sweetened condensed milk and heavy whipping cream ensures the result isn't a block of ice, but a scoopable, silky dessert where the fruit's freshness dominates.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Southeast Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Freezer-safe container
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Puree the rambutan flesh with the lime juice and a pinch of salt in a blender until completely smooth.

Tip: Salt and acid (lime) enhance the fruit's natural sweetness and freshness.
2 ✓

Whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks (it shouldn't be too stiff, just hold its shape).

Tip: Tiny air bubbles trapped in the foam make the ice cream light and insulate against ice crystals (overrun).
3 ✓

Gently fold the condensed milk into the fruit puree, then lighten this mixture with the whipped cream.

Tip: Mix with careful, large motions to prevent deflating the foam, keeping the air in the cream.
4 ✓

Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 6 hours.

Tip: The flatter the container, the faster and more evenly the cream will freeze.
5 ✓

For the first 3 hours, remove every hour and stir thoroughly with a fork or whisk.

Tip: Mechanical mixing breaks up growing ice crystals, keeping the ice cream texture creamy.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my ice cream icy?
There was too much water in the fruit, or you didn't stir it enough during freezing. Frequent stirring breaks up ice crystals.
Can I use lychee instead of rambutan?
Yes, the taste and texture are very similar, so it's a perfect substitute.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Fresh Rambutan flesh (pitted)
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (cold)
  • 3/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt