Cherimoya Ice

Nieve de Cherimoya
Cherimoyas, grown in Mexico's tropical zones, are large oval-shaped tropical fruits with a rich exotic taste reminiscent of pineapple, banana, and papaya. The fruit has a leathery green skin with overlapping indentations somewhat like thumbprints. The flesh is creamy white, with a texture like firm custard, somewhat like a soft pear, but smoother. The center is full of shiny black seeds. Ripe cherimoyas will give when pressed gently. Underripe fruit will ripen at room temperature. The fruit makes a wonderfully refreshing ice and is one of dozens of flavors to choose from in Mexico's many ice cream stands or shops.
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Cherimoya Ice

Nieve de Cherimoya
Cherimoyas, grown in Mexico's tropical zones, are large oval-shaped tropical fruits with a rich exotic taste reminiscent of pineapple, banana, and papaya. The fruit has a leathery green skin with overlapping indentations somewhat like thumbprints. The flesh is creamy white, with a texture like firm custard, somewhat like a soft pear, but smoother. The center is full of shiny black seeds. Ripe cherimoyas will give when pressed gently. Underripe fruit will ripen at room temperature. The fruit makes a wonderfully refreshing ice and is one of dozens of flavors to choose from in Mexico's many ice cream stands or shops.
Deel op Facebook Print Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1 large ripe cherimoya about ¾ pound
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons frozen concentrate of pineapple or orange juice

Instructions

  • Cut the cherimoya lengthwise into quarters.
  • Peel the quarters and scoop out the seeds.
  • Chop the fruit medium-fine.
  • There should be about 1 ⅓ cups.
  • In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to ½ cup, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Put the cherimoya and pineapple or orange juice into a blender and purée.
  • When the sugar syrup is cool, add to the blender and mix briefly.
  • Transfer the mixture to an ice cream machine and freeze, following the manufacturer’s directions.

Notes & Wine Advice

To serve, let stand at room temperature to soften slightly.
————————————————————————————————–
Course; Icecream
Cuisine; Mexican