Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Chef Mireille
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Cherimoya Ice Cream
This tropical fruit often called the “ice cream fruit” is creamy and luscious. AKA as Custard Apple, this no churn ice cream is a must make flavor.
Do you love Ice Cream as much as I do. Summer, Winter, Fall or Spring – as far as I am concerned, every season is the season for Ice Cream so don’t forget to also check out these 45 Delicious No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes.
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Often called the “ice cream fruit”, if you haven’t tried it yet, Cherimoya or Custard Apple should be on the top of your culinary bucket list. It’s sweet, creamy, custard like flesh makes it perfect for ice cream.
In fact, when ripe, the flesh has an almost ice cream consistency all on its own. Add any combination of milk, cream and eggs – it’s even more creamy and luscious!
Where can I get cherimoya in the United States?
Unless you live in a state with tropical climates like Florida or southern California, you most likely will not be able to get the fresh fruit. However, it is available frozen in many Latin supermarkets like Mi Tierra here in NYC or supermarkets with a good selection of International food products.
You may have seen frozen cherimoya and just walked right by it because you thought I don’t know what to do with cherimoya. Well I’m here to help you figure out what to make with cherimoya so the next time you see it, your bring a pack home instead of walking right by it!
You may also be able to find cherimoya in different forms like cherimoya powder in health food and organic stores.
Even if you can only get the dehydrated cherimoya powder, it is great to include in smoothies for not only amazing flavor but a boatload of health benefits.
You can often find canned custard apple in Asian markets.
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What is Cherimoya?
If your first experience with this fruit was in a Spanish speaking country like it was with me, then you know it as cherimoya. However, most of the rest of the English speaking world refers to it as custard apple or in India it is known as sitaphal. Sitaphal Ice Cream is one of the most popular ice cream flavors in India!
My first experience eating custard apple was a visit to Costa Rica many years ago. This is a popular fruit in South America, the Caribbean, Africa and South Asia.
At my favorite Peruvian restaurant here in NYC, the two flavors of ice cream they offer are Lucuma and Cherimoya. Maybe you can’t get to visit Urubamba, but I can definitely teach you how to end your Peruvian meals with Peruvian desserts.
I have already showed you how to make Picarones and Lucuma Ice Cream, so now it’s time for Cherimoya Ice Cream!
As in any plant food, custard apple has a ton of health benefits, so why should you start adding cherimoya into your smoothies?
Custard Apple Health Benefits
- High in Vitamin A & Vitamin C
- High in Pottasium & Magnesium
- Helps control high blood pressure
Custard Apple is the most popular smoothie flavor in Sri Lankan restaurants, so you might want to try it at one of those first!
I know you want to try this soon!
With it being the middle of summer, it is definitely Ice Cream Season. You might also want to check out some of my other recipes for Ice Cream with an Ice Cream Maker.!
Ice Cream Recipes & Summer Coolers
- Strawberry Hibiscus Ice Cream
- Lucuma Ice Cream
- Purple Yam – Ube Ice Cream
- Lemongrass Ice Cream
- Rhubarb Lavender Iced Tea
- Homemade Lychee Juice
- Mint Cooler
- Strawberry Basil Cremolata
- Watermelon Sangria Popsicles
- Come y Bebe – Tropical Fruit Punch
Have you ever wondered Which Type of Ice Cream Scoop is Best for you?
Whether you call it Cherimoya Ice Cream, Helado de Cherimoya or Custard Apple Ice Cream or Sitaphal Ice Cream, it’s just as delicious!
Cherimoya Ice Cream – Custard Apple Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup cherimoya fruit pulp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat sugar and egg yolks until light and voluminous, about 10 minutes by hand with a whisk or 5 minutes, using an electric mixer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cherimoya and the heavy cream.
- Heat evaporated milk in a saucepan, but do not boil.
- VERY SLOWLY, add the heated milk to the egg combination, mixing constantly. If you add the warm milk too quickly, the eggs will scramble.
- Add cherimoya cream combination and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to a freezer safe container.
- Transfer to freezer and stir once every hour for the first four hours.
- Continue to freeze overnight.
Notes
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Sitafal is my favourite fruit. I can imagine how flavourful this ice cream must be. During the season I will surely make it. I tried out kulfi with this fruit earlier. That also was good.
I am sure you are going to love this version of sitaphal ice cream.
You’ve got me drooling right now and we don’t even have custard apple season at the moment ! Love custard apple and the ice cream too. In fact when we visit Mumbai we don’t miss enjoying custard apple ice cream from Natural. Have not tried making ice cream with egg yolks. Bookmarking this recipe to try out when the custard apple season arrives in Kenya.
Western style ice creams are usually made with either whole eggs or egg yolks as it starts with a custard base. This is what gives the ice cream its richness.
Oooo! Mir it will soon be cherimoya or sitaphal season here. Thanks to your detailed recipe this year my family will be eating delicious Cherimoya icecream soon!
I can’t wait to hear how much you like this ice cream.
Custard apple is one of my favorite fruits and I love the custard apple flavored icecream . Thanks to you for sharing this no churn icecream ,now I can make it at home.
yes homemade cherimoya ice cream is delicious and everything tastes better when homemade.
I love custard apple. And custard apple icecream taste heavenly. But never tried with egg yolk. Bookmarking this recipe to try. Also loved the name cherimoya. Never knew custard apple or sitafal has such a beautiful name too. Thanks for sharing.
Since there are so many Latin people here, cherimoya is more common here than any of the other names. Even though custard apple is English word, here in America cherimoya is what it is known by.
Custard apple is seasonal here where I live. this ice cream looks absolutely delish and inviting on a hot summer day!!
I am sure you would love homemade cherimoya ice cream