Description
Fruit shaped ice cream is a visually stunning dessert trend where frozen treats are molded to resemble real fruits like mango, strawberry, peach, and more. They’re fun, flavorful, and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Mango:
– 1/2 cup mango puree
– 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
– 1 tbsp honey or sugar
– Yellow-orange food coloring (optional)
Strawberry:
– 1/2 cup strawberry puree
– 1/4 cup cream or coconut milk
– 1 tbsp sugar
– Red food coloring (optional)
Peach:
– 1/2 cup peach puree
– 1/4 cup cream
– 1 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
– Peach or pink food coloring (optional)
Lemon:
– 1/2 cup lemon juice
– 1 tbsp lemon zest
– 1/4 cup coconut milk
– 1 tbsp honey
– Yellow coloring (optional)
Orange:
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1 tbsp sugar
– Orange zest or coloring (optional)
Banana:
– 1 ripe banana mashed
– 1/4 cup cream or coconut milk
– 1 tbsp maple syrup
– Yellow color (optional)
Grape:
– 1/2 cup grape juice
– 1 tbsp sugar
– 1/4 cup cream
– Purple coloring (optional)
Blueberry:
– 1/2 cup blueberries
– 1/4 cup cream
– 1 tbsp sugar
– Vanilla or lemon zest (optional)
Coconut:
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1 tbsp shredded coconut
– 1 tbsp honey
Pear:
– 1/2 cup pear puree
– 1/4 cup cream
– 1 tbsp sugar
– Green coloring (optional)
Common Tools:
– Silicone fruit molds
– Blender or food processor
Instructions
1. For each fruit, blend or puree the base.
2. Mix with cream or coconut milk and sweetener.
3. Add natural coloring and optional flavor enhancers.
4. Pour mixture into fruit-shaped silicone molds.
5. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
6. Decorate with edible glitter, chocolate, or fruit skins.
7. Unmold carefully and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use real fruit shells (like coconut halves or orange peels) for authentic presentation.
Combine multiple fruits for layered or swirled designs.
Strain fibrous purees for smoother texture.
Add chocolate chips or nuts to mimic fruit pits if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg