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Plum ice cream in a white bowl.

Plum Recipes Ice Cream: Irresistible Desserts to Try


  • Author: freshrecips
  • Total Time: 4-6 hours (including freezing time)
  • Yield: About 1 quart of ice cream 1x

Description

If you’ve been on the lookout for a delicious and refreshing dessert, this homemade plum ice cream might just be your new favorite! Packed with the natural sweetness of fresh plums, this treat is a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Plus, it’s versatile—you can customize it by adding spices, herbs, or other fruits to create your unique flavor explosion. Whether you’re craving a creamy ice cream or a dairy-free sorbet, this recipe is sure to impress.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: Fresh herbs like basil or thyme, or spices like cinnamon or cardamom for flavor

Instructions

  1. Wash, pit, and chop the plums into smaller pieces.
  2. Puree the plums in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, combine the plum puree, cream (or coconut milk), milk (or almond milk), sugar (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Optional: If adding herbs or spices, steep them in the cream before mixing with the plums for added flavor.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until smooth and creamy.
  6. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a container and freeze. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent large ice crystals from forming.
  7. Once the ice cream has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. You can customize this recipe with various flavor combinations like mixing plums with peaches, cherries, or even tropical fruits like mango and pineapple.
  2. For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond milk instead of cream and milk.
  3. Add herbs like basil or thyme, or spices like cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom, to elevate the flavor of your ice cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus freezing time)
  • Cook Time: None (if using an ice cream maker)
  • Category: Lunch
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6 servings
  • Calories: 200
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Protein: 2g

Keywords: Plum ice cream, Homemade plum ice cream,