Mango Avocado Ice Cream
Category: Desserts & Sweets | Blog URL: http://bakingatmidnight.blogspot.com/2009/06/mango-avocado-ice-cream.html
This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.
Photo: Tramie
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Imagine my surprise when a few days ago, a close family friend brought us a full box of ripe avocado. A WHOLE BOX!!! I mean, I've never had more than four avocados at a time in the house... Whenever I see them at the grocery store, they'd be either too ripe, or too expensive. Only once in a blue moon would I see a perfect bunch.
***SCORE!!!!***
In Vietnam, we eat avocados like fruits. Slice one open and sprinkle some sugar on top, and just spoon. Or whiz together in the blender some avocado, condense milk & ice and you've got a hefty smoothie. The first time I saw slices of avocado in a salad, I actually thought it was gross...
So I went to sleep thinking of all the things I can do with the them... Ah!!! The creamy green flesh that tastes awesome savory or sweet. I then woke up thinking of them. It was like that for a few days... really obsessive... so I knew I had to make something before my brain explodes green goo...
I used to blend avocado & Ataulfo mango together with a touch of lime, and eat it chilled like a pudding-ish dessert. So I thought I could make an ice cream version. And since avocado is already fatty & creamy enough, I went with whole milk instead of cream
Avocado Mango Ice cream
* flesh of 1 Ataulfo mango
* flesh of 2 ripe avocados
* juice of 1 lime
* 1 cup to 1 1/2 cup of whole milk
* 3 Tbsp honey
Blend everything together in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate over night. When ready, churn in your ice cream maker as according to the manufacturer's instruction.
I didn't have any pistachio nuts on hand, but if you do, chop some and sprinkle on top. It's such a great combination :)
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April 13, 2011
WOW....Glad to see I am not the only one who makes an Avocado Ice Cream. It really is good. Especially, when roasted walnuts are sprinkled all over the top! YUM.....