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    Ube Ice Cream Recipe

    Published: Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    Get ready for a fun and colorful dessert made with purple yams, also known as Ube! This Ube Ice Cream Recipe is easy to make and has a unique flavor everyone will love.

    ube ice cream in a bowl with toasted coconut on top
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    If you have ever seen a vibrant purple dessert or bread, it was most likely made with ube. This Ube Ice Cream Recipe is following that trend and couldn't be more fun to make. The purple color is so pretty and the flavor is unique as well.

    This ice cream has a nutty and vanilla-like flavor that pairs really well with coconut. My first experience with ube was with coconut so I decided to add some toasted coconut to the top of mine. There are a lot of recipes out there, this one was adapted from the recipe on The Spruce Eats.

    What is Ube?

    Ube is a purple yam originally from the Philippines. It's a bright purple sweet potato that's even sweeter than a regular sweet potato and has a nutty and subtle vanilla flavor. It's a common ingredient in the Philippians often used in desserts and bread and has recently become more popular thanks to Instagram.

    Is Ube the Same as Taro?

    Ube is not the same thing as taro, although that confusion seems to happen a lot. Taro is a white root vegetable. The misunderstanding might come from the fact that taro can turn slightly purple when cooked.

    Ingredients Needed to Make Purple Yam Ice Cream

    Ube is a unique ingredient but I was able to find the ube powder and ube extract online and at my local Asian grocery store. The rest of the ingredients are pretty basic. Make sure you use whole milk to ensure you get a creamy consistency to go along with the heavy cream. You will also need sugar and water to reconstitute the ube powder.

    Some people add purple food coloring to their ube ice cream. I did not find that necessary at all based on the coloring from the extract I found. Of course, if you feel like you need it, you can always add it before churning.

    ingredients to make ube ice cream

    How To Make Ube Ice Cream

    Make sure your ice cream maker bowl is fully frozen before you start making your ice cream mix. This can take anywhere from 6-24 hours.

    The ube powder has to be reconstituted first. Add the ube powder and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool. To speed up cooling time, remove the mixture from the hot pan and place it in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

    reconstituted ube powder

    Add the milk and sugar to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the heavy cream and ube extract. Mix in the cooled rehydrated ube and stir until completely combined.

    ube ice cream mixture before churning

    Add the ice cream mixture to your ice cream maker and churn for 25 minutes (or according to your manufactures instructions).

    purple yam ice cream in an ice cream maker

    Place the ice cream in a freezer-safe covered container and allow it to firm up for a few hours or overnight. Store any leftover ice cream covered in the freezer. Enjoy!

    ube ice cream frozen in a bowl

    Ice Cream Makers and Attachments I Use

    The two ice cream makers I am familiar with are the Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Attachment and the Cuisinart 1.5 QT. Ice Cream Maker. Both are super easy to use and have a separate bowl that you freeze before using.

    purple yam ice cream in a bowl

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    ube ice cream in a bowl with toasted coconut on top

    Ube Ice Cream

    A fun and colorful dessert made with purple yams. This Ube Ice Cream Recipe is easy to make and has a unique flavor everyone will love.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Churn and Chill Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 459kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • ice maker or attachment
    • large mixing bowl
    • medium saucepan
    • whisk
    • freezer-safe covered container

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons ube powder
    • 1 cup water
    • 1œ cups whole milk
    • 1ÂŒ cups granulated sugar
    • 3 cups heavy cream
    • 1œ tablespoons ube extract
    • toasted coconut (optional topping)

    Instructions

    • Start by adding the ube powder and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool. To speed up cooling time, remove from the hot pan and place in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
    • Add the milk and sugar to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the heavy cream and ube extract.
    • Mix in the cooled rehydrated ube and stir until completely combined.
    • Add the ice cream mixture to your ice cream maker and churn for 25 minutes (or according to your manufactures instructions).
    • Place the ice cream in a freezer-safe covered container and allow it to firm up for a few hours or overnight. Store any leftover ice cream covered in the freezer. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Make sure your ice cream maker bowl is fully frozen before you start making your ice cream mix. This can take anywhere from 6-24 hours.
    • The ube powder has to be rehydrated and cooled before adding to the ice cream mixture.
    • This recipe makes about 1 quart of ice cream.
    • Ube extract is very concentrated and the color could stain your hands and clothes so be careful when handling it (and maybe don't wear white 🙂). 
    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Ice Cream Maker/Attachment and follow all safety guidelines.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 149mg | Sugar: 36g | Calcium: 112mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Ube Ice Cream
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    Comments

    1. Tatiana says

      September 29, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Its so much fun to cook with ube extract. I usually cook with kids and they are excited each time. Yummy ice cream!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2021 at 8:07 pm

        I agree! My son loved this ice cream too. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Amy Bloodworth says

      September 28, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful color! Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    3. Leslie says

      September 28, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Couldn't love this more!!

      Reply
    4. Jeri says

      September 28, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous and vibrant color! I have added the ingredients to my grocery list so I can make this ice cream!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    5. anna says

      September 28, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This ice cream looks fantastic! Such an unique flavour and colour!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Thanks, Anna! Ube is so cool!

        Reply
    6. Audrey says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love ube, so yummy in so many sweets! 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2021 at 4:20 am

        I totally agree!! Yum!

        Reply
    7. Amanda Dixon says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun ice cream! The color turned out beautiful, and it was perfectly creamy and delicious.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2021 at 4:20 am

        So glad to hear it! Thanks for trying out the recipe!

        Reply
    8. Jerika says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love ube ice cream!:) Thanks for this awesome recipe.:)

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2021 at 4:20 am

        You are so welcome!!😀

        Reply
    9. Annissa says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      The pop of color on this ice cream screams summer! Looks so incredibly mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        It's really all about the color...but it also tastes amazing! Ube is such a unique flavor and makes the best ice cream.

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t get over the fun color of this ice cream! Plus it turned out delicious. I’ll be making ube ice cream a lot now that I’ve discovered this fun recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        The color gets me every time I make this. I'm so glad you liked it!!đŸ€©

        Reply
    11. Michelle says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Such a vibrant and delicious ube ice cream!

      Reply
    12. Denay DeGuzman says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      A friend of mine made this and shared your recipe. She said it is fantastic! I love the bright colors. What a special treat!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        That makes me so happy. It's such a fun recipe. 😀

        Reply
    13. Beth says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous color! I think Amazon carries these ingredients. My sister in law's favorite color is purple so I just might be making her a treat!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks, Beth! Yes, Amazon has these ingredients, you can find links in the recipe post. If your sister loves purple this is the perfect dessert to make for her. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Natalie says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous color. I absolutely love it. Never tried ube ice cream but now I definitely will. Can't wait to dig in!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        Natalie, you are going to love this ice cream. I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

        Reply
    15. Chenée says

      September 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is so cool! I love the bright color and toasted coconut topping!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks, Chenee. I totally agree ube makes the best purple in the kitchen!

        Reply

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