https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/lychee-dessert-tapioca-pearls-coconut-on-536859661<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs an ingredient, the lychee fruit is versatile and easy to work with. It has an aromatic and sweet flavor, and I\u2019ve noticed that it has a very similar taste to that of pear and grape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its indulgent fragrance also smells very similar to freshly cut roses, which means that lychee works great in a variety of dessert dishes, including <\/em>ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, whether you\u2019ve recently tried lychee ice cream at your favorite Chinese restaurant and want to try making some from the comfort of your own home, or you\u2019re simply want to level up your dinner hosting skills, the recipe that I\u2019m going to be showing you today is sure to bring the sunshine – regardless<\/em> of what the weather might be outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Make Lychee Ice Cream:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEven though lychee ice cream can be enjoyed year-round, I like to make homemade lychee ice cream during the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides helping to refresh the senses and cool rising temperatures from the sunshine, it also just<\/em> so happens to be the time of the year when the lychee fruit is in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth-wise, there are so <\/em><\/strong>many benefits to incorporating lychee into your diet. For starters, it\u2019s a fantastic antioxidant, which means that it will be able to fight free radicals, all the while refreshing your palate with its sweet flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt also has high levels of nutrients and essential vitamins, including vitamin C which is great for our immune systems, and magnesium which will help to strengthen your bones. Delicious and <\/em>healthy? It\u2019s a yes from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLychee ice cream is the perfect option for anyone that likes to indulge in sweet treats without being too unhealthy and is also a great option for those that prefer palate refresher desserts thanks to the aromatic flavor of the lychee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re not sure where to start, though, don\u2019t panic. <\/em>I\u2019ve perfected my very own spin on lychee ice cream, and below I\u2019m going to be talking you through the instructions so you can make it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019ve got your very own lychee tree, then the summer months are when your lychee will be ripe, juicy, and full to the brim with sweetness, which makes it the perfect time to add a few into some tasty ice cream! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you\u2019re craving some lychee during the colder months, you could also head down to your local Asian food store, where you will be able to pick some canned lychee up there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To simplify your cooking process, I\u2019ve laid out everything you\u2019ll need to make lychee ice cream below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n