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Mexican · Dessert

Helado de Chicozapote

A chunky, malty sapodilla ice: two thirds of the fruit puréed, one third left in pieces, lightened with lime, a little brown sugar and, if you like, whipped egg white or crème fraîche. Ripened in the freezer overnight.

  • YieldMakes about 2 cups
  • Hands-on40 min
  • Total4 h 59 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 680 gripe chicozapotes (sapodilla), about 6; wiped with a damp cloth
  • 2 tbsplight brown sugar
  • 120 mlwater
  • 1 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1egg white, beaten until frothy; use pasteurised if you preferoptional
  • 3 tbspcrème fraîche, optional; can be used with or instead of the egg whiteoptional

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lime
  • Sapodilla

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Blender

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • Over 3 hours total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Needs advance prep
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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