How to make Ube Ice Cream with no ice cream machine or eggs or egg yolks needed? With five ingredients and a little mixing, you have homemade Ube ice cream that is fine in texture, creamy, and a healthier version of the store-bought ice cream!
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What is Ube Ice Cream?
The Ube ice cream recipe, made from purple yam (ube), originated in the Filipino cuisine and became popular during the Spanish colonial period when dairy products were introduced.
Initially a flavor for sorbetes (Filipino-style ice cream), it gained cultural significance and became a staple in desserts like halo-halo. Commercial production began in the mid-20th century, with brands like Magnolia making it widely available.
The flavor gained global recognition in the late 20th century through Filipino diaspora communities and exploded in popularity in the 2010s due to its vibrant color and unique taste, amplified by social media.
Ube ice cream is now celebrated as a symbol of Filipino heritage and enjoyed worldwide in traditional and innovative desserts.
Health Benefits of Ube
- Great source of antioxidants
- Promotes healthy digestion and supports heart health by lowering cholesterol levels.
- Strengthens the immune system and supports skin health.
- Contains complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, making it suitable for diabetic-friendly diets.
Variations
- Ube Macapuno - Features tender strips of macapuno (coconut sport) mixed in for added texture and flavor.
- Ube Cheesecake - Swirls of cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs create a dessert inspired by ube cheesecake.
- Ube Mochi - Ice cream encased in a soft, chewy mochi (sticky rice cake) shell.
Substitutions
- All-purpose cream / heavy cream - Use coconut cream, cashew cream, or evaporated milk.
- Ube - Replace with purple sweet potato or taro root.
- Condensed milk - Try sweetened coconut cream, honey, maple syrup, or evaporated milk with sugar.
- Coconut milk - Substitute with almond milk, soy milk, or evaporated milk.
- Ube flavoring - Use vanilla extract with purple food coloring, taro extract, or ube jam.
Storage
- Refrigerator - Not recommended as ice cream will melt.
- Freezer - Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Thawing - Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Check for any ice crystals or changes in texture before serving!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need (omitting quantities):
- all-purpose cream or heavy whipping cream
- ube (purple yams)
- condensed milk
- coconut milk
- ube flavoring
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prep time! In a saucepan over medium, heat up some water and place the sliced ube. Boil it for about 35 minutes or until tender.
Then in a stand mixer, immersion blender or electric hand mixer, add all-purpose cream and mix until it becomes foamy about 2-3 minutes. If using heavy whipping cream, mix until stiff peak forms.
Next, whisk or fold in the boiled ube, sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon ube flavoring, and coconut cream and mix until well combined.
Feel free to add a few more tablespoons ube powder or ube extract for a stronger taste.
Pour the ice cream mixture into a safe container, cover and freeze overnight and cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Then serve chilled and enjoy the delicious ube ice cream without the need of an ice cream maker!
Hint: To enhance the ube flavor naturally, roast or steam the ube before boiling it. This brings out its sweetness and nutty aroma, making your ice cream more flavorful!
⭐ Top Tip
For a creamier texture, whip the all-purpose cream or coconut cream to soft peaks before mixing it with the other ingredients. This adds air to the mixture, making your ice cream light and smooth.
FAQ
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Ube Ice Cream
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose cream or heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup ube boiled, peeled, and cut into wedges
- ¼ cup condensed milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
Flavoring:
- 1-2 tablespoons ube flavoring
Instructions
Prepare the Ube:
- In a pot over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced ube and boil for about 35 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
Whip the Cream:
- In a bowl or food processor, add the all-purpose cream. Beat until foamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- If using heavy whipping cream, beat until stiff peaks form.
Combine Ingredients:
- Add the boiled ube, condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of ube flavoring, and coconut milk to the whipped cream.
- Mix until well combined. If a stronger ube flavor is desired, add an additional tablespoon of ube flavoring.
Freeze:
- Transfer the mixture into a container. Cover with a lid, parchment paper, or plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Freeze overnight (6-8 hours)
Serve:
- Best served frozen. Scoop and enjoy!
Kim says
Great recipe! Can I use ube powder?
Lainey says
Hi Kim! Yes, you can use ube powder but it's still best to use the fresh ube. 🙂
Sweet says
Ice cream is my ultimate comfort food and Ube ice cream is one of my super favorites! ^_^
Lainey says
Same here, Sweet! Ube ice cream is so creamy and delicious—definitely a top favorite! 💜🍦