Fruity Ice Cream Salsa Recipe

Spice up your dessert game with this unexpected Fruity Ice Cream Salsa! A vibrant blend of sweet and (optional) spicy fruits, this unique salsa is incredibly delicious served over vanilla ice cream. Easily customizable, swap watermelon for dragonfruit if needed. This groovy gastrognomes recipe (featured on ZWT5) will become your new favorite summer treat! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 100.7 kcal
Protein 3g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruity Ice Cream Salsa

  • 2 cups fruit juice
  • 2 cups Guava Juice
  • 1 cup diced Pitaya (Dragonfruit)
  • Strawberry
  • Kiwi
  • Nectarines
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Avocado
  • 1-2 jalapeños, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

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How to Make Fruity Ice Cream Salsa

  1. Finely dice 1-2 jalapeños, removing seeds and membranes for less heat (optional).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine diced jalapeños (if using) and 2 cups of fruit juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid reduces to about 1 cup (approximately 15-20 minutes).
  3. Whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering juice until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced dragonfruit (or watermelon), 1 cup diced mango, 1/2 cup diced pineapple, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.
  6. Add the cooled sauce, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the fruit mixture.
  7. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
  9. Garnish with extra mint if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fruity Ice Cream Salsa?

Fruity Ice Cream Salsa takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fruity Ice Cream Salsa?

Fruity Ice Cream Salsa has approximately 100.7 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fruity Ice Cream Salsa?

The key ingredients for Fruity Ice Cream Salsa are Juice, Guava Juice, Pitaya, Strawberry, Kiwi, Nectarines. See the full list with measurements above.

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