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Ube ice cream is a sweet and creamy dessert originating in the Philippines. It is made with ube, a purple yam that is widely used in Filipino cuisine, giving the ice cream its distinct bright purple color. Ube ice cream is known for its unique flavor that is both sweet and nutty with a hint of vanilla.
To make ube ice cream, the ube is first boiled or steamed until it is soft and then mashed or pureed. The puree is then mixed with cream, milk, sugar, and sometimes egg yolks to create a rich and creamy base. The mixture is then chilled and churned in an ice cream maker until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture.
Ube ice cream is commonly served as a dessert after a meal or as a refreshing treat on a hot day. It is also often used as a topping for other desserts such as halo-halo, a popular Filipino shaved ice dessert. Ube ice cream has become increasingly popular in other countries and is now available in many ice cream shops and stores around the world.
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Here is an easy recipe for homemade Ube ice cream:
Easy Ube Ice Cream recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: EasyUbe ice cream is a sweet and creamy dessert originating in the Philippines. It is made with ube, a purple yam that is widely used in Filipino cuisine.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, ube halaya, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the ube mixture until well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover it with plastic wrap or a lid.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Once fully frozen, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want a stronger ube flavor, you can add more ube halaya to the mixture. You can also add some chopped nuts or other toppings to the ice cream for added texture and flavor.
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