It’s always summer here in Malaysia, and we all know the heat can sometimes turn unbearable. If the air-conditioner is already on full blast, the next best thing to do is to cool yourself down from within. No, not by meditation (although that works too), but by having an icy cold treat! And you can do that without leaving the comfort of your own home. If that sounds tempting, try a homemade fruit ice cream or popsicle recipe with the kids. We’ve rounded up 13 that are wholesome, easy, and don’t require the use of an ice cream maker.
Homemade Fruit Ice Cream Recipes
These homemade fruit ice cream recipes are surprisingly rich and best served on a crispy cone.
1. Mango Blender Ice Cream
This simple homemade ice cream recipe only calls for four ingredients, which is why it’s important to use good, ripe mango. To add texture, you can fold in some extra mango chunks at the end or serve them on the side.
Ingredients:
- 300g sweet, ripe mango, cut into cubes and frozen
- 60ml honey
- 120 ml plain, full-fat Greek yoghurt
- 1 to 3 tsp lime juice, to taste
2. Baked Banana Ice Cream
Of all the homemade banana ice cream recipes we’ve seen, this one stands out because it includes an extra step to bake the bananas in the oven. This caramelises the bananas, making them sweeter and more intense in flavour. We’re sure kids will relish this ice cream plain, but you can take it up a notch with some chopped chocolate or roasted pecans.
Ingredients:
- 200g ripe bananas
- 150g fine sugar
- 400g whipping cream, cold
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3. Strawberry Froyo Ice Cream
Thanks to Jamie Oliver’s ingenuity, you can have a delicious fruit ice cream in minutes with zero wait time. Just be sure to pop the serving bowls in the freezer and get the toppings ready before you start. And hold back on the Pimm’s if you’re serving this to kids!
Ingredients:
- 500g frozen strawberries
- 250ml natural fat-free yoghurt
- 1 tbsp honey
4. Durian Ice Cream
We’d like to think that there are intrepid (and discerning) kids out there who love durian. If they happen to be yours, this is the only homemade fruit ice cream recipe you need.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup durian
- 1 to 2 tbsps condensed milk
- 250ml whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp ovalette
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 drop yellow food colouring, optional
5. Avocado Pistachio Ice Cream (Vegan)
The buttery avocado fruit makes perfect sense in ice cream, and when paired with earthy pistachios? It’s a match made in food heaven. What’s even better is that this fruit ice cream recipe is easily adaptable for regular, keto, and vegan diets.
Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe avocados
- ¾ + ½ cup allulose or powdered sweetener of choice
- ¼ + 1½ cups whipping cream or coconut cream
- 1 + 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pistachios (optional: roast them briefly in the oven for extra nuttiness and crunch)
6. Lychee Lime Sorbet (Vegan)
This easy blender recipe will fix your lychee cravings on a warm day, but try it only if you have an ice cream pan to ‘churn’ the sorbet briefly by hand. You’ll get just over one cup of the icy confection, so remember to multiply the recipe if you’re not enjoying this solo.
Ingredients:
- 1 can whole lychees
- ¼ cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tbsps fresh lime juice, or more to taste
- 2-3 pinches of salt
Homemade Fruit Popsicle Ice Cream Recipes
Got a popsicle mould at home? Put it to good use with these simple fruit popsicle ice cream recipes.
7. Watermelon Popsicle Ice Cream (Vegan)
How about making the watermelon a little more appealing to kids in popsicle form? It’s a little extra, but it makes for a very refreshing treat on warm days.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups watermelon juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
8. Blueberry Yoghurt Popsicle Ice Cream
As easy as it is beautiful, this is a homemade ice cream recipe that will be a hit with the kids and on the gram. If someone at home isn’t a fan of blueberries, simply swap them out with other berries.
Ingredients:
- 200g blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 50g sugar
- 375g Greek yoghurt
- 100ml maple syrup
9. Coconut Lime Popsicle Ice Cream (Vegan)
Now here’s a cold and creamy treat that’s both healthy and delicious for the family. Featuring lime, coconut milk, and avocado, one bite of this tropical popsicle will transport you to the beach.
Ingredients:
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup maple syrup
10. Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicle Ice Cream
Strawberry cheesecake on a stick? Yes, please! This homemade ice cream recipe comes complete with a creamy cheesecake base, fresh strawberry puree, and crushed graham crackers. You won’t even miss the real thing.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tbsps sugar
- ⅔ cup natural or Greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 strawberries
- 1 cup graham cracker or digestives crumbs
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11. Lemonade Popsicle Ice Cream (Vegan)
If you can make lemonade, you can make this popsicle. It’s the perfect après–park snack that you can whip up before your family heads out. However, this recipe only makes four popsicles, so double the ingredients if you need to.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint and lemon slices
12. Dragon Fruit Potong Ice Cream
This traditional-style popsicle will bring on the nostalgia for Malaysians. It doesn’t even require a mould to make because the frozen block of ice cream is cut into its distinctive rectangular shape. This method is why it’s known locally as potong (meaning ‘cut’) ice cream. If you prefer local fruits, go for the equally delectable durian or mango version!
Ingredients:
- 300ml full-cream milk or whipping cream
- 1 large red dragon fruit, diced
- 2 tbsps condensed milk, or more to taste
- 2 tbsps corn starch
13. Fresh Fruit Popsicles (Vegan)
What makes this homemade ice cream recipe perfectly kid-friendly is that it contains no sweeteners at all. So you can get the kids to hit both their fruit and hydration targets for the day, minus the sugar high.
Ingredients:
- Fresh fruits, such as strawberry, pomegranate, kiwi, mango, and grapes
- Lemon water, coconut water, or soda
- Mint leaves
Stay Cool With These Best Homemade Ice Cream And Popsicle Recipes
Creamy or refreshing, these fruit-based homemade ice cream recipes are soothing, delicious, and thirst-quenching on a hot day. So take your pick and get your kids involved in the process. They’ll probably enjoy the end product even more! Who knows? You might actually find yourself making fewer trips to the ice cream shop.
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