Cherimoya ice cream
Cherimoya ice cream is a creamy, tropical frozen dessert made from the sweet, custard-like flesh of the cherimoya fruit. It typically includes the fruit puree, cream, sugar, and sometimes a hint of lime or vanilla to enhance its naturally complex flavor profile. This dessert is particularly popular in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador, where the cherimoya is native and widely cultivated.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Cherimoya ice cream is a source of carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, and contains a moderate amount of fat from the cream base. It provides a good amount of potassium and vitamin C, with a typical 1-cup serving containing roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cherimoya fruit is often called the 'custard apple' for its unique, creamy texture and flavor that blends notes of banana, pineapple, and strawberry. Nutritionally, cherimoya is notably high in potassium, even more so per serving than bananas, making this ice cream a surprisingly mineral-rich treat.
