Description
This refreshing homemade Guava Ice Cream combines the tropical sweetness of fresh guavas with creamy coconut milk and natural maple syrup, creating a smooth, dairy-free treat perfect for warm days. Prepared using the Ninja Creami for a luscious texture, this recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a healthy, tropical dessert garnished with a touch of Tajín for a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Fruit
- 6-7 whole small fresh guavas (approx. 275 grams)
Liquid & Sweetener
- 1 15-ounce can full fat coconut milk (stirred well and divided)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional)
- Tajín seasoning
Instructions
- Slice Guavas: Cut off the very end of each guava and discard it, then cut the guavas in half to prepare them for blending.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the guava halves into a blender along with the stirred coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Blend: Blend the mixture until smooth, which should take about 1 minute to fully puree the guavas.
- Strain: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds, discarding the seeds left in the sieve.
- Freeze: Transfer the strained liquid to a Ninja Creami pint jar, secure the lid, and freeze for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to achieve the right firmness.
- Blend in Ninja Creami: When ready, insert the pint jar into the Ninja Creami machine and process using the “ice cream” setting at full speed.
- Respin: If the texture appears powdery, perform 1 to 2 additional spins until the ice cream is super thick and creamy.
- Serve: Scoop the guava ice cream into bowls and optionally sprinkle with Tajín for an added spicy and tangy kick before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the coconut milk well before measuring to ensure even consistency.
- Freezing the mixture overnight yields a smoother texture during blending.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Tajín adds a nice contrast but can be omitted if you prefer a pure fruit flavor.
- The Ninja Creami is essential for achieving the creamy texture in this recipe; substituting with a traditional ice cream maker may require different steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical/Latin American