If you are looking for an exotic and deliciously sweet touch to enhance your ice creams, this lychee coulis is a little marvel. This tropical fruit has a sweet and delicate flavor that pairs perfectly with ice cream made with Ninja Creami. Imagine vanilla ice cream topped with a very fresh lychee coulis... It makes you want it, doesn't it?
Ingredients :
- 300 g lychees (fresh or canned, well drained)
- 50 g of sugar (adjusted according to the sweetness of the lychees)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (to add a little tangy note)
- 50 ml of water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation :
- Prepare the lychees
If you have fresh lychees, start by peeling them and removing the stones. Yes, it's a bit tedious, but trust me, it's totally worth it. If you use canned lychees, it goes faster, but be careful to drain them well so that your coulis is not too liquid. - Cooking the lychees
Put the lychees in a saucepan with the water, sugar and lemon juice. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Leave to simmer for about 10 minutes, until the lychees are very tender. The lemon juice will not only balance the sugar, but also intensify the taste of the lychees. - Mixing
Once the lychees are well cooked, blend them in a blender or with a hand blender to obtain a very smooth texture. You can filter the coulis through a sieve if you want it to be ultra-silky, but personally, I like to keep a few small pieces for a little texture. - Add the vanilla (optional)
If you're like me and you love vanilla, add a little touch of vanilla extract at the end of the preparation. It gives a sweet and subtle flavor that goes wonderfully with lychee. - Let it cool
Let the grout cool to room temperature before using it. If you're one of those who can't wait, go ahead and dip your spoon in! Otherwise, store it in the fridge in an airtight jar. It will keep well for a week (but between us, it probably won't last that long!).
My Personal Tip:
This lychee coulis is simply perfect to accompany vanilla or coconut ice cream made with Ninja Creami. If you're in the mood to experiment, try it on yogurt ice cream or mango sorbet for an explosion of tropical flavors! And if you're a fan of homemade drinks, don't hesitate to incorporate it into a lemonade or a cocktail. A little lychee mojito always works!
There you have it, a simple and exotic recipe that transforms any ice cream into a dessert worthy of a tropical getaway. This lychee coulis is light, refreshing and perfect for enhancing your Ninja Creami frozen creations while bringing a personal and delicious touch to your desserts!
