Selecta Ube Ice Cream
This Selecta Ube Ice Cream Recipe brings the vibrant and creamy flavor of the Philippines into your home. Made with fresh ube, rich cream, and sweetened condensed milk, this homemade version of the famous ice cream is indulgent, smooth, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for summer or any occasion, it's sure to impress both your family and guests with its unique, earthy ube flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- (1) Hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 spatula
- 1 medium saucepan (if boiling fresh ube)
- 1 freezer-safe container (about 1.5–2 liters)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen ube mashed
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream or all-purpose cream
- 2 teaspoons ube extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup macapuno sweetened coconut sport
- ½ cup grated cheese optional for a salty-sweet contrast
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers or barquillos for texture
Instructions
Prepare the Ube Base:
- If using fresh ube, peel and cube the ube. Boil in water until soft, about 25–30 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. Alternatively, thaw frozen ube before using.
Mix the Ube Base:
- In a large bowl, combine mashed ube, condensed milk, evaporated milk, ube extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until fully blended. Set aside.
Whip the Cream:
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form (about 3–5 minutes).
Fold the Cream:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the ube mixture. Be careful not to deflate the cream. If using any optional add-ins, fold them in at this stage.
Freeze the Ice Cream:
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and seal tightly with a lid. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ube powder can be used as an alternative to fresh ube if fresh is unavailable. Rehydrate it with milk or water before use.
- Whipping the cream to soft peaks is important for creating the right texture—be cautious not to overwhip, or it will be too stiff.
- You can make this ice cream dairy-free by substituting the dairy ingredients with coconut milk and a dairy-free sweetened condensed milk alternative.
- For a more pronounced ube flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of ube extract used.
- To avoid ice crystals, make sure to cover the ice cream tightly with plastic wrap before sealing the container, and store it in a shallow container to freeze faster.