Custard-apple ice cream or sorbet
Custard-apple ice cream or sorbet is a frozen dessert that highlights the sweet, creamy, and aromatic flavor of the custard apple (also known as sugar apple or sitaphal). It is typically made by blending the fruit's pulp with sugar, cream or coconut milk, and then churning or freezing the mixture. This tropical treat is particularly popular in regions where the custard apple is native, such as India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with a moderate amount of fat if made with cream or coconut milk. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium from the custard apple, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-300 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Custard apple is nutritionally unique for its high antioxidant content and is traditionally valued in Ayurvedic medicine for its cooling properties. The fruit's naturally creamy texture makes it ideal for frozen desserts without requiring excessive dairy, offering a lactose-friendly option when prepared with plant-based milks.
