Fiery Twist: Spicy Mango Jalapeño Ice Cream Recipe

Exploring Wild Flavors: Spicy Mango Jalapeño Ice Cream

Today, I’m excited to share a unique and flavorful ice cream recipe that’s perfect for summer days when you want to indulge in something spicy and sweet. This Spicy Mango Jalapeño Ice Cream is a delightful twist on the classic fruit-based ice cream, combining the tropical sweetness of mango with a kick of jalapeño heat.

To create this zesty treat, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1-2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
• 150g sugar
• 250ml whole milk
• 250ml heavy cream
• Juice and zest of 1 lime

Prepare your kitchen tools before starting the recipe:

• blender
• fine mesh strainer
• saucepan
• mixing bowl
• ice cream maker

Begin by blending the diced mangoes, chopped jalapeños, sugar, and lime juice together in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl to remove any fibrous bits. In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream until just simmering. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the mango purée while whisking continuously.

Next, stir in the lime zest and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely cold. Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze for a few hours to allow it to set. Serve the Spicy Mango Jalapeño Ice Cream in scoops with an extra sprinkle of chopped jalapeños for a spicy surprise.

This recipe makes approximately 750g of ice cream, with about 6 servings. Each serving weighs around 125g and packs a flavorful punch with the combination of sweet mango, spicy jalapeño, and zesty lime.

One clever tip for this recipe is to add a pinch of salt to the mango purée before churning the ice cream. The salt enhances the flavors of the fruit and balances out the sweetness, creating a more complex and harmonious taste.

I encourage you to give this Spicy Mango Jalapeño Ice Cream a try and experiment with different levels of heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeños used. It’s a refreshing and bold dessert that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Enjoy!