Durian ice cream

Durian ice cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert made by blending durian fruit pulp with a base of cream, milk, and sugar. Originating in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, it celebrates the 'king of fruits' in a chilled, sweet form.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the durian's natural sugars and the cream base. It provides a good amount of potassium and vitamin C, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Durian ice cream uniquely transforms the pungent, savory-sweet flavor of the fresh fruit into a universally appealing dessert. Nutritionally, it offers the fruit's notable potassium content, which is higher than that of bananas.