I had 4 very ripe bananas at home. Usually I make carrot cake with it, but this time I wanted to try something new.
Then only I remembered watching an episode of Good Eats in Food TV, where Alton Brown prepared banana ice cream without eggs. So immediately went to the site to get the recipe. Interestingly I had all the ingredients at hand. But the only thing was the bananas had to be frozen overnight and thawed, before making the ice cream.
I have wanted to try this for a long time now, so did not have the patience to do it the next day and also the bananas were very ripe. So proceeded to make the ice cream and it did come out very well. Maybe I'll try the freezing method next time. So check here for the original recipe.
Recipe
Eggless Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe Bananas
- Little OR May Be A Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and place it in a blender.
- Blend it alongwith the lemon juice.
- Add corn syrup and vanilla essence and blend it once again.
- Add the cream and blend it until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a container and chill it in the refrigerator until it reaches 40 degrees.
- b>If you don't have an ice cream maker, check here for detailed instructions)
- Even before starting the process of making the ice cream, put a stainless steel container or any other freezer safe container in the freezer until the ice cream mixture is ready.
- Once the mixture is ready transfer it to the frozen container and close it with a lid.
- After 45 minutes, open the door and check it. As it starts to freeze near the edges beat it up either using a spatula, whisk or stick blender to break any frozen sections. Return to freezer.
- Keep checking it periodically and stirring while it freezes until the ice cream is frozen. It will take 2-3 hours to be ready.
- I started making the ice cream very late in the evening, so I was able to do the above process only twice. I had to put the ice cream in the freezer overnight. The next day evening when I checked the ice cream had frozen rock hard and I was not able to scoop it. So I transferred the container from the freezer to the refrigerator. After about 45 minutes I was able to get the perfect scoop of delicious homemade ice cream.
- First scoop of homemade ice cream.
- I also added some chocolate chips to the ice cream mixture. The ice cream was so DELICIOUS!!!
If you have an ice cream maker:
- Chill mixture in refrigerator until it reaches 40 degrees.
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and process according to manufacture's instructions.
- Place mixture in an airtight container and freeze it for 3 to 6 hours before serving.
My Notes
- A small note to both banana lovers and haters, try this ice cream with just one banana first. The original recipe calls for 6 bananas, but I have used only 4 bananas, even then the flavor of banana is overpowering. The ice cream got mixed reviews. But the happy news is my toddler liked it very much.
I'm sending this to Mike's "You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Frozen Desserts!" event.
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Reema says
Hi all
Just a note to say that I substituted corn syrup with the same measure of regular good ol' honey. It was delicious!
Also, I had to go for a wedding reception soon after putting the icecream mixture in the freezer and was unable to beat it every 45 minutes. But to my good fortune, the icecream came out perfect with no ice crystals! Pictured here with banana choco chip cake.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151101047766097&l=4eac499221
Thank you Madhu for the super simple recipe 🙂
Madhuram says
That icecream and cake looks delicious Reema. It's great to know that honey works well in the recipe. Thanks for the feedback.
Pris says
Hi Madhu...i'm just a starter...do we get corn syrup in India... can we do without it...why do we use it in icecream.thanks
Madhuram says
You should be fine without the corn syrup, Pris. When I posted this recipe, I was a starter too, so didn't know much. I used to follow recipes exactly. Nowadays I make a lot of instant banana ice creams. Chop bananas, store them in ziploc bags and put it in the freezer. Whenever my kid is in mood for ice cream (which is always), I take out some to those and blend it in a mixie/food processor. Sometimes I also add some chocolate milk powder for a banana/cocoa ice cream.
Shubha Iyer says
Madhuram Can i Skip corn syrup in this?
Hi Shubha, I wouldn't know until I try it out.
Vijaya says
Hi Madhuram,
I tried this over the weekend and I was very happy with the result. I froze the banana and then blended it. The taste was overpowering. I had it with a slice of the Whacky Vegan Chocolate Cake.... and wow, it was right out of heaven! Thanks for your recipe.
Vijaya
You're welcome Vijaya. Yes I agree the flavor of bananas was quite overpowering.
LAW says
Yeah, Banana Ice Cream is delicious but you definitely don't need the Corn Syrup. Corn Syrup isn't good for you, yet companies find a way to put it in everything. A little bit of Vanilla Extract would also be better instead of Essence...a lot of these things have ingredients that we have no idea what they are.
durga says
hi madhu really a nice one...want to try .but don';t know wht is cream of tartar
please help me out in this 🙄
Hi Durga, the original recipe (with corn syrup) does not call for cream of tartar. If you choose to prepare the substitute for corn syrup, find cream of tartar in all grocery stores in the baking aisle next to baking powder.Check here to know more about it.
Deepa says
Hi Madhu I have one question can I omit corn sryup or is there any replacement for that ...
Deepa, please check my answer to the previous comment. I have written the recipe for corn syrup substitute.
Cynthia says
Hi Madhuram,
Saw your eggless banana ice cream. Looks really yummy. I am planning to try it this weekend. I hope it turns out as good as the picture does. One hitch, though. I can't lay my hands on corn syrup. Is there anything I can use as a substitute.
Thanks Cynthia. I googled and found this substitute for corn syrup. I've not tried this.
CORN SYRUP SUBSTITUTE
2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Dash of salt
Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir often. Cool syrup and store in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for about 2 months. Makes almost 2 cups.
Mani says
Wow... Madhoo.... Nice Ice cream ... So yummy.... u r simply awesome Madhu.... Cant really stop appreciating you for ur great job!!! Ur service to the womanhood is well received. Keep going!!
Madhuram says
Namratha, Kalva, Roma, Handy, Libby thank you very much.
Rachel you are an amazing baker, so this is recipe is very easy. I got the cups online here in US. Thanks to the little one too.
handy says
what a detailed steps there.. I might try your recipe at home.. 🙂
Roma says
Looks easy and delicious. I love the cups and spoons. So cute!
Madhuram says
Thank you very much girls! This appreciation is the motivating factor for me. Reg. the ice cream, as I have mentioned in the update, please try with 1 or 2 bananas first.
Ranji, thank you very much. Your nankhatai is such a genius idea.
Sorina, welcome to my blog. Do try it.
Sripriya, a warm welcome to you too.
Maheswari thank you very much. What started as an hobby has now become an identity for me, which is equally surprising.
Asha, even this is the first time we are tasting banana ice cream. It was surprisingly good.
Anjali, I made the ice cream without the machine. It did come out well.
Shriya, you made me so happy with your comment.
Bhags, Uma, Rachel I got the cups online. It was such an amazing deal, 4 cups and spoons for $2.50.
SS, sure. I'm ready to take the order.
Krystyna, thank you very much.
Bharti, this is my first try also. It did come out well. So give it a try.
Vaishali, thank you very much. You deserve the award and congrats.
Laksh, I'm going to use your "luscious and simple" in my header. It's so perfect.
rachel says
You have my daughter and me craving for this right about now..my lil one also wants it it in th e same bowl.. 😀
Libby says
Madhuram, thank you so much for the lovely and unexpected award! The ice cream looks wonderful, and the cups and spoons are just adorable.
kalva says
wow look at you11 awesome!!!
Namratha says
Loved your illustrations....wonderful recipe!
Laksh says
Wow! Looks mouthwatering. I really appreciate your enthu and energy in keeping the posts luscious and simple.
RedChillies says
Looks absolutely superb. I have left over bananas all the time! 😯 and now I know what to do with it.
shri says
Lovely Icecream.Reminds of my mom who usually makes icecream for me.
Vaishali says
Madhuram, luscious-looking icecream, and I love that you've given step-by-step pictures. Thanks for thinking of me for the Blogging with a Purpose award. I truly appreciate it.
Swati: Sugarcraft India says
Amazing...simply superb... You are too good!!
Bharti says
That looks really refreshing! As much as I love ice cream, I have always shied away from making own (except kulfi). U R inspiring me to take the plunge!
Anila says
It looks so good.I am an icecream fanatic.Need to get the corn syrup and heavy cream.
Hima says
The pictures are so tempting. Can't wait to try it.
sowmya says
yummy ice cream!!
krystyna says
🙂 Hi,
thank you for this great, easy to made recipe. I like bananas and only homemade ice cream. Great photos.
Congratulations for Award! you deserved many awards.
Best wishes to you! 🙂
DivyA Vikram says
Madhu..Even I have an icecream in my blog today..Your icecream looks just perfect..Loved the step by step pics..And I love those cute bowls in which u have served thm..
TBC says
I don't know if I would like a banana ice cream, but I like what you've done here.:-)
Rajitha says
u know i saw alton's recipe in the show and thought wow! no eggs...and here you are making it...liked the no ice-cream machine method
Uma says
yummy icecream Madhu! Love the bowls too. Nice recipe.
Trupti says
wow madhu, ice cream looks delicious. I hate banana but I can have this ice - cream
SS says
Perfect afternoon snack , can I order the menu for meet ,eat and greet session ?
Cham says
lOVE your icecream without ice cream maker. Tasty one 🙂
bhags says
i hate bananas, but those ice cream cones are lovely
shriya says
Wow ! Wow! I have no words to say. thats absolutely stunning and perfect . Very nice job you've done here and I love the step by step instructions. Kudos to this post. Looking mouth watering and delicious.
Hetal says
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kamala says
The icecream looks sooo yummy Madhu.great job without Icecream maker
Aparna says
Looks absolutely delicious.
Anjali Damerla says
Ice cream looks superb.
I don't have a ice cream maker but feel like buying one to make yummy ice creams like this one 🙂
skribles says
yummy icecream! nice one to make use of ripe bananas 😀
Asha says
We love Banana split Ice Cream, never had Banana ice cream before. Very nice, good one Madhu!:)
maheswari says
YUMMO!..After visiting your blog only, i came to know about so many eggless recipes girl!.Thanks for sharing..
sripriya vidhyashankar says
wowwww.... looks yummy.... delicious and fantastic
JZ @ Tasty treats says
ooh oohh, it looks delicious madhuram! from the recipe to the presentation, its amazing!! i am gonna try this too!!! 🙂
Sorina says
It look's to good to be through I am definitely going to try this
Laavanya says
So delicious and easy -- looks great!
ranji says
awesome madhu...u r simply tooooooooo good..yummmmy icecream love it..i really i had that ice cream in my hand right now:)...
I have posted arusuvai 2 today..i hope u like it :)...