Health enthusiasts hail dragon fruit as the latest superfood due to its high magnesium and vitamin C content. These fruits contain at least 20 mg of vitamin C per 100g, even after 10 days of storage.
They’re also pretty delicious and a versatile ingredient that’s perfect for smoothies and desserts. So, if you have a sweet tooth and want to enjoy a guilt-free treat, dragon fruit desserts are a good fit for you.
Try these out.
Frozen Dragon Fruit Desserts
If there is one dessert dragon fruits suit perfectly, it’s ice cream. The bright pink color of this fruit is a perfect fit for the summer vibes that go hand-in-hand with sorbet or ice cream.
Try it out:
Dragon Fruit Ice Cream Dessert
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of frozen pitaya chunks
Method
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and then place them in a pre-frozen ice cream maker. Turn on the ice cream maker and let it work its magic until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Finally, place the mixture in a container and freeze it until solid.
Dragon Fruit Sorbet
- 3 fresh dragon fruits
- 6 ounces frozen raspberries
- 2 limes
- 1 orange
- 1 cup sugar
Method
- Slice the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Juice the orange and the limes.
- Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Place the smooth mixture into a 1½n quart container.
- Freeze for two hours.
- Let the sorbet thaw out for 10 minutes before serving.
Dragon Fruit Panna Cotta
This creamy dessert is a crowd favorite and looks impressive with the addition of brightly-hued dragon fruit. Wow the guests at your next dinner party with one of the easiest dragon fruit recipes ever.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 2½ t unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup dragon fruit
- 1/3 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1½ T cornstarch
Method
- Place ¼ cup of water in a bowl, sprinkle it with the gelatin, and leave it for five minutes.
- In the meantime, bring the sugar and heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan and simmer for five minutes.
- Pour the cream combination into a bowl and add the gelatin mix. Strain to remove any lumps.
- Pour the panna cotta mix into small cups and place them in the refrigerator until set.
Making the Dragon Fruit Sauce
- Combine the sugar, dragon fruit, and ¼ cup of water in a saucepan and boil for 15 to 20 minutes until the fruit is soft.
- Mash the mixture with a fork or masher.
- Mix the cornstarch with ¼ cup of water and stir into the dragon fruit mixture.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens, then allow it to cool
- Pipe the sauce into the panna cotta cups and serve garnished with fresh dragon fruit.
Widen Your Food Horizons
These dragon fruit dessert ideas are one of the best ways to make the most of this healthy fruit. Dragon fruit desserts are tasty and full of nutrients, so they’re a great choice for conscious eaters.
Are you always keen to discover more exciting dessert ideas? Browse our food section for the best culinary tips.