This easy Ube Ice Cream recipe has a deliciously earthy and slightly nutty flavor with a super creamy texture that you’re going to love. It only uses 5 ingredients and is so simple to make.
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I love how vibrant and delicious this easy Ube Ice Cream is. From the gorgeous purple color to the scrumptious flavor and rich texture, this is an easy dessert that will please everyone. I also love that I don’t need an ice cream machine to make it. It’s that easy!
- TASTE: With a hint of vanilla, ube has an earthy, slightly nutty flavor that is unique. The condensed milk adds yummy sweetness.
- TEXTURE: This dessert is perfectly thick, smooth, and creamy. The purple sweet potato powder mixes thoroughly so there is no graininess.
- TIME: This takes 10 minutes to make, and 5 hours to chill.
- EASE: This ice cream recipe is so easy to make. You don’t need any appliances except a stand mixer to get this treat ready to serve.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Heavy whipping cream- It should be 36% fat or higher for a creamy result.
- Condensed milk- Sweetened is best for that delicious flavor along with the thick, richness.
- Ube flavor- Ube powder and Ube flavor extract will give this dessert its unique flavor.
- Vanilla extract- To enhance ube’s natural taste.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute coconut milk- Traditionally, coconut milk is used in place of the heavy cream, so you can substitute this plant-based milk in its place.
- Make it lighter- For a lighter dessert with less fat, use whole milk or 2% milk in place of the cream.
- Substitute fresh ube- Cook it for about 15 minutes and then mash it with a fork. Allow it to cool completely, then place it in the fridge to get cold before using it to make ice cream. Keep it mind, fresh ube will not have as intense a flavor.
How to Make Easy Ube Ice Cream
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add the condensed milk. Now add the sweetened condensed milk to the bowl and beat again for about 1-2 minutes on high.
Pro Tip: Make sure to whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks to incorporate air and create a creamier texture in the ice cream.
- Add the ube and vanilla flavoring. Then add the ube flavoring extract, ube powder, and vanilla extract to the ice cream base. Mix everything together thoroughly and transfer it to a loaf pan.
- Freeze. Cover the loaf pan tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for about 5 hours before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Keep the milk and cream cold- Use the condensed milk and heavy cream right out of the fridge, as cold as possible. This will help the ube ice cream gain the right texture.
- Don’t skip the condensed milk– If you are out of condensed milk, you can easily make your own by simmering milk and sugar together, then letting it cool. This ingredient is important for sweetness and creaminess.
- Freeze for at least 5 hours– I know it looks delicious, but make sure the ube ice cream can set for at least 5 hours. I promise it’s worth the wait!
FAQs
If you’ve never heard of it before, Ube is a purple sweet potato that originated in the Philippines. It has a sweet flavor that is described as close to vanilla, white chocolate, pistachio, or lavender, depending on who you ask. It’s perfect for desserts because of its natural sweetness and texture.
Ube ice cream is made using ube, which is a purple yam, and condensed milk, vanilla extract, ube extract for color and flavor, and heavy cream.
No, taro is different from Ube. Taro is a root that is actually not very sweet or purple. It’s good for more savory dishes. Ube is a sweet potato that is bright purple and naturally sweet, so it makes a great addition to desserts like cupcakes, cakes, and of course, ice cream!
Serving Suggestions
This homemade Ube Ice Cream is the perfect unique dessert to serve with other sweet treats. Pair it with cakes, pies, cookies, and your favorite toppings.
- Toppings: Top this ice cream with chopped nuts, a drizzle of ube glaze, white chocolate syrup, or coconut flakes.
- Cakes: Pair this dessert with a slice of Lemon Pound Cake (VIDEO), Honey Raspberry Cake, Cherry Jello Cake Recipe, or Berry Chantilly Cake.
- Pies: Add a scoop of this ice cream to Blueberry Pie, Perfect Peach Pie, Homemade Apple Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, or Cherry Cobbler.
- Cookies: Make an ice cream sandwich with some Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies, Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies, Lemon Macarons, or Vanilla Macarons on the side.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make this ice cream days or weeks ahead of time as it can be stored in the freezer until you’re ready to serve.
Storing: Store any leftover Ube Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It will last for about 1-2 months.
Freeze: Freeze the ice cream mixture for 5 hours to solidify it. It will keep in the freezer for about a month.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Easy Ube Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 36 % fat or higher
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoon ube flavoring extract
- 1 tablespoon ube powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl and whip it on high speed using an electric hand mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Now add 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk to the whipped cream and beat again for about 1-2 minutes on high speed.
- Then add 2 teaspoons of ube flavoring extract, 1 tablespoon ube powder, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix everything together thoroughly and transfer it to a loaf pan. Cover with lag six wrap and freeze for about 5 hours before serving.
Notes
- In a cone– This Ube ice cream is so rich, creamy, and flavorful, what more do you need 🙂
- With nuts- Served in a bowl with a sprinkle of chopped nuts is delicious, especially pistachios.
- Topped with white chocolate- White chocolate chips or a white chocolate syrup drizzled on top would be divine.
- Add some coconut flakes- This is a traditional favorite, so top with coconut and enjoy.
- Drizzled with Ube glaze- If you can’t get enough of that Ube flavor, you can top your ice cream with Ube glaze.
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Becky says
I love this recipe. It’s quick, easy and delicious!
Dina says
Hi Becky 🙂 Thank you so much for giving my ube ice cream recipe a try! I am glad to hear you loved it. Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback. 🙂