Es puter is a traditional Indonesian ice cream churned and frozen with coarse salt packed around the container. Serve it with fresh fruit.
Es Puter (Indonesian Coconut Ice Cream)
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Es puter is a creamy coconut ice cream hand-frozen over salted ice. This version scents the coconut base with pandan. Makes 1 quart in about 3 hr 45 min.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Cooling
3 hr 20 min
Total
3 hr 45 min
Servings
6
Diet
Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Half or one-and-a-half batches fit most 1.5-2 quart ice cream makers; churn in batches if yours is small.
- 3 ⅓ cups (800 ml)coconut milk
- ¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (15 g)cornstarch
- 2pandan leaves, knotted
- 1 pinchsalt
- ½ tsp (3 ml)vanilla extract
- 7 ¼ cups (1000 g)crushed ice
- ½ cup (150 g)coarse salt
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Instructions
- Whisk the cornstarch into 100 ml of the coconut milk until smooth.
- Heat the remaining coconut milk with the sugar, pandan leaves and salt, stirring, until just steaming (do not boil hard). Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove the pandan and add the vanilla.
- Cool completely over an ice bath, then chill 2 hours.
- Set a metal bowl in a larger bowl packed with the crushed ice and coarse salt. Pour in the chilled base.
- Whisk the base every few minutes for 25 to 35 minutes as it freezes into a soft-serve texture, scraping the sides.
- Transfer to a container and freeze 2 hours for scoops, or serve soft.
Tips
- Use full-fat coconut milk.
- Keep the salt out of the bowl.
- Good with fresh fruit.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make es puter (indonesian coconut ice cream)?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours 20 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 1 quart (6 servings).
How should I store es puter (indonesian coconut ice cream)?
Freeze up to 1 week.
Can I make es puter (indonesian coconut ice cream) ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.
378
Calories / serving
28.8g
Fat
31.2g
Carbs
2.8g
Protein
29.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2268 cal · 173g fat · 187g carbs · 17g protein · 175g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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