Pandan Ice Cream Recipe​

This Pandan Ice Cream Recipe is a tropical twist on classic ice cream creamy, fragrant, and naturally green with the sweet, nutty aroma of fresh pandan leaves! 🍦🌿

Introduction

If you’re looking to cool off with something exotic and deeply aromatic, this Pandan Ice Cream Recipe is your next must-try dessert. With its naturally vibrant green hue and sweet, nutty vanilla-like flavor, pandan offers a uniquely Southeast Asian flair that transforms traditional ice cream into a tropical delight. Whether you’re familiar with pandan from Malaysian or Filipino cuisine or discovering it for the first time, this ice cream will surprise and delight your taste buds.

What sets this Pandan Ice Cream Recipe apart is its rich coconut milk base, which pairs perfectly with the grassy, floral notes of pandan. The result is a silky, creamy texture and a flavor profile that’s both refreshing and indulgent. You can use fresh pandan leaves, pandan extract, or even a combination of both depending on availability and how intense you want the flavor to be. This recipe works beautifully with or without an ice cream maker, making it accessible to all home cooks.

Perfect for serving on hot days, pairing with sticky rice desserts, or even topping your favorite tropical cakes, pandan ice cream is more than just a treat it’s an experience. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or simply adventurous with your flavors, this Pandan Ice Cream Recipe brings bold taste and beautiful color to your dessert table with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.

Pandan Ice Cream Recipe

This creamy, tropical Pandan Ice Cream Recipe blends the nutty, vanilla-like flavor of pandan with the richness of coconut milk. Naturally green and naturally delicious, it’s a Southeast Asian dessert favorite you can easily make at home—with or without an ice cream maker. ✅ Author Use Default (Don’t show) ✅ Servings 4 people ✅ Estimated Cost $6 ✅ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes (infusion/simmer) Resting Time: 0 days 4 hours 0 minutes (chilling & freezing) Total Time: 0 days 4 hours 25 minutes ✅ Categories Desserts Frozen Treats Tropical Recipes Vegan-Friendly Desserts (if using dairy-free) ✅ Courses Dessert Snack ✅ Cuisines Filipino Thai Malaysian Southeast Asian ✅ Keywords Pandan Ice Cream Recipe, Homemade Pandan Ice Cream, Coconut Pandan Dessert, Dairy-Free Pandan Ice Cream, Southeast Asian Ice Cream

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Filipino, Malaysian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Pandan Base:
• Amount Unit Name Notes
• 1 cup Coconut milk Full-fat for creaminess
• 1 cup Heavy cream OR coconut cream For rich texture
• 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
• 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
• 4 –5 Pandan leaves Chopped or 1 tsp pandan extract
• 3 Egg yolks optional For custard-style base

Equipment

• Amount Name Notes
• 1 Saucepan For heating coconut base
• 1 Blender or strainer If using fresh pandan leaves
• 1 Ice cream maker (optional) Or use freezer method
• 1 Mixing bowl For chilling the mixture
• 1 Airtight container For storing in freezer

Method

 

1. Prepare the pandan flavor: Blend pandan leaves with 2–3 tbsp water until finely processed. Strain to extract juice. (Skip if using extract.)
2. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
3. Stir in pandan juice or extract. Taste and adjust for sweetness and flavor strength.
4. (Optional for custard version) Whisk egg yolks separately, then temper with a bit of the hot mixture. Add back to pot and stir until slightly thickened.
5. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours.
6. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. OR pour into a container and freeze, stirring every 30–45 minutes until creamy (about 3–4 hours).
7. Scoop and serve with toasted coconut, sticky rice, or enjoy it on its own!
8. ✅ Nutrition (Per Serving – estimate)
9. Calories: ~280 kcal
10. Fat: 22g
11. Carbs: 18g
12. Protein: 3g
13. Note: Actual values vary based on ingredients used.

Notes

If using pandan extract, start with 1/2 tsp and increase as needed.

For an ultra-creamy texture, use all coconut cream instead of mixing with milk.

Make it vegan by omitting egg yolks and using plant-based cream alternatives.

✅ FAQs: Pandan Ice Cream Recipe

Q1: Can I make this without an ice cream maker?
A: Yes! Use the no-churn method: freeze the base and stir every 30–45 minutes to break up ice crystals.

Q2: Where can I find pandan leaves or extract?
A: Pandan leaves are available in Asian grocery stores (fresh or frozen). Pandan extract is widely available online.

Q3: Can I use only coconut milk?
A: You can, but mixing it with cream or coconut cream gives a smoother, richer result.

Q4: How long does pandan ice cream last?
A: It keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the freezer.

Q5: What goes well with pandan ice cream?
A: It pairs beautifully with mango sticky rice, grilled pineapple, or a drizzle of condensed milk.

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