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Homemade Ube Ice Cream

Homemade Ube Ice Cream

No more paying close to $10 for a quart of our favorite Filipino ice cream. Make Homemade Ube Ice Cream and don't forget the macapuno strings.
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Freeze Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Servings 3 Pints

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz frozen grate purple yam defrosted
  • 16 oz frozen coconut milk defrosted
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp McCormick Ube Flavor
  • 1 cup Macapuno Strings jar

Instructions
 

  • In a pot combine yams and coconut milk on medium heat, stir frequently for 10 minutes, don't let it burn.
  • Add butter, condensed milk and sugar stir well. Place into mixing bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Rough chop Macapuno strings, and add to bowl (after ingredients in pot are at room temperature).
  • Refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • Once cooled, add heavy whipping cream, whip on high setting until consistency thickens about 10 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into freeze proof container, and freeze for 5 hours.

Notes

Tips: An electric hand mixer with whisk attachment is recommended. 
 
Keyword filipino dessert, Filipino Ice Cream, Homemade, ice cream, Macapuno, Purple Yams, Ube