Butterfly pea flower ice cream is loved by many for its refreshing taste, captivating aroma, and effective cooling properties. Today, the specialized page Vào bếp of TasteVN will guide you on how to make this ice cream easily and quickly at home!
1. Butterfly pea flower chia seed ice cream
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Butterfly Pea Flower Chia Seed Ice Cream For 6 servings
Dried butterfly pea flowers 2 gr Honey 30 gr Chia seeds 80 gr Hot water 320 ml
What is chia seed? Where to buy?
- Chia seeds are a type of edible seed, oval-shaped with various colors of gray, brown, black, and white. This type of seed is often used in various drinks.
- When soaked in water, chia seeds swell to form a gelatinous, gooey layer.
- Currently, chia seeds are widely sold at prices ranging from 300,000 to 400,000 VND/kg (price updated on July 21, 2021). You can buy them at food stores, supermarkets, or at Bach Hoa XANH stores and on the website bachhoaxanh.com.
Tools needed
How to make Butterfly Pea Flower Chia Seed Ice Cream
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Soak butterfly pea flowers
2 grams of dried butterfly pea flowers you bought should be placed in a large bowl. Then pour 320ml of hot water into it, soaking the flowers for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Soak the flowers until the water turns a deep blue, then remove all the flower residue.
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Add honey, chia seeds and soak chia seeds
Pour 30g of honey into a bowl of butterfly pea flower water, then use a whisk to stir well to combine the ingredients.
Then, add 80g of chia seeds, stir well, and soak for about 10 – 15 minutes for the chia seeds to expand.
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Pouring and Freezing
Gradually pour the butterfly pea flower and chia seed mixture into each ice cream mold. Then, insert the ice cream stick, use transparent tape to secure it, and place the mold in the freezer refrigerator for about 3 – 5 hours.
Tip: If you want the butterfly pea ice cream to have a beautiful purple color, add a little lemon juice!
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Final Product
Once the ice cream is completely frozen, you can take it out and enjoy!
The butterfly pea flower chia seed ice cream, with its eye-catching blue-purple color, carries the sweet flavor of honey blended with the refreshing taste of chia seeds. This dish is not only delicious but also helps to cool you down very well!
2. Butterfly pea flower milk ice cream
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Butterfly pea flower milk ice cream For 4 people
Fresh butterfly pea flowers 2 gr Heavy cream 500 ml (or Whipping cream/cold) Condensed milk 380 gr (about 1 can) Fresh milk 180 ml Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
What is heavy cream? Where to buy it?
- Heavy cream, also known as thick cream, is an ingredient for cakes, ice creams, and various beverages.
- This type of cream has a thick texture, is easy to whip and hold its form, but also melts easily at room temperature, so it needs to be stored in the refrigerator.
- Currently, you can buy this ingredient at grocery stores, supermarket chains, or baking supply shops.
Tools needed
Egg whisk, food container, spatula, bowl, spoon,…
How to make Butterfly Pea Flower Milk Ice Cream
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Soak butterfly pea flowers with fresh milk
Put 2g of fresh butterfly pea flowers into a small bowl. Then, pour in 180ml of fresh milk, soak the butterfly pea flowers overnight or for about 5 – 6 hours to let the flowers release their color.
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Whip and mix the milk cream mixture
Pour 500ml of chilled heavy cream (or whipping cream) into a bowl. Then, use an electric mixer on high speed to whip until the cream is almost stiff.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 380g of condensed milk, then use a spatula to mix well until the ingredients are combined, forming a milk cream mixture.
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Final Product
When you see that the ice cream has completely frozen, you can start taking it out, scoop a few spoonfuls into a cup, decorate with a few butterfly pea flowers on top, and enjoy it with your family!
Butterfly pea flower milk ice cream has a delicate light blue color, a completely natural hue. When tasting, you will feel the rich, sweet flavor lingering for a long time in your throat.
On hot days, enjoying a cup of ice cream like this is just wonderful!
How to choose butterfly pea flowers for making ice cream
For fresh butterfly pea flowers:
- Pick or choose flowers that are dark blue-purple, with light purple stems, and with petals that are still fresh and intact.
- Avoid selecting flowers that are crushed, wilted, or have dark purple stems as these may be flowers that were picked a long time ago or have been dyed.
For dried butterfly pea flowers:
- Choose flowers with tightly sealed packaging and clear origin.
- Choose flowers that have a uniform color. The petals should be dark green with a purple sheen. The stems should be light green with a yellowish tint. They should emit a sweet fragrance when smelled.
- Avoid selecting flowers that are damp, have striking colors, or emit unusual scents. If the flowers lose all their color when soaked in hot water, they should absolutely not be used, as this indicates they have been treated with chemicals.
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So TasteVN has finished guiding two simple ways to make butterfly pea flower ice cream at home. Wishing you success in making this delicious dish to enjoy with your family!
