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
Scale
- 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
- Wash, pit, and chop the plums into smaller pieces.
- Puree the plums in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- 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.
- Optional: If adding herbs or spices, steep them in the cream before mixing with the plums for added flavor.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until smooth and creamy.
- 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.
- 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
- You can customize this recipe with various flavor combinations like mixing plums with peaches, cherries, or even tropical fruits like mango and pineapple.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond milk instead of cream and milk.
- 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,