Ube Ice Cream (Printable)

Vibrant purple yam creates a rich, creamy Filipino frozen dessert with naturally sweet flavor and irresistibly smooth texture.

# What You Need:

→ Ube Base

01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 1 tablespoon ube extract

→ Cream Mixture

03 - 2 cups heavy cream, cold
04 - 1 cup whole milk, cold
05 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Flavor Enhancers

06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Combine ube halaya, ube extract, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, salt, and vanilla extract in a blender or large mixing bowl. Blend or whisk until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - In a chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
03 - Gently fold the ube mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula. Incorporate carefully until the color is uniform and no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate the cream.
04 - Pour the ice cream base into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
05 - Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, or until the ice cream reaches a firm, scoopable consistency.
06 - Remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No ice cream maker needed, just a freezer and some patience
  • The gorgeous purple color makes every photo worth taking
  • That earthy sweet flavor is unlike anything else in your freezer
02 -
  • Overwhipping the cream makes it grainy and difficult to fold. Watch closely and stop the moment stiff peaks form.
  • Folding too aggressively deflates the air you just whipped into the cream. Use gentle, sweeping motions.
  • The ice cream freezes harder than store bought because it lacks stabilizers. That 5 minute tempering time is non negotiable.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping the cream.
  • Make sure the ube halaya is at room temperature before blending so it incorporates smoothly.

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