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Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · · · 🗨 30 Comments

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Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn topped with chopped peanuts, grass jelly, and palm sugar syrup to resemble Ais Kacang, a popular Malaysian dessert.

Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn topped with chopped peanuts, grass jelly, and palm sugar syrup to resemble Ais Kacang, a popular Malaysian dessert. | RotiNRice.com #redbeanicecream #icecream #redbean

Spring is in the air! The weather was in the 40’s and 50’s this past week with lots of sunshine and the occasional rain. A lot of the snow has melted and we can finally see the ground. It is a mess out there, wet and soggy, but no worries because it will eventually dry up. It has been a long winter and we are so ready for warmer weather. The boys are also looking forward to spring break coming up real soon. 🙂

Ice Cream Maker

Ice cream is slowly making a comeback as I see it popping up here and there in the blogosphere. Ro-Ri San bought me an ice cream maker last fall which has been sitting on the shelf until I made Coconut Banana Ice Cream in February. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make ice cream with the ice cream maker. Best of all, it was so delicious and I could add whatever ingredients took my fancy.

Red Bean Ice Cream with chopped peanuts and grass jelly.

Ice Cream with Tropical Flavors

Growing up in Malaysia, we had some tropical flavors that are not easily found here. They are red bean, sweet corn, taro, and even durian…yes durian! Known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia, those who love durians (and many do) use them in their cooking, from curries to dessert. No, I did not add durian to this ice cream or I will end up eating it all by myself.

A spoonful of Red Bean Ice Cream.

I did however base this Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn on a favorite Malaysian dessert known as Ais Kacang which is shaved ice topped with red beans, cream corn, agar-agar, grass jelly, and chopped peanuts, drizzled with coconut milk and palm sugar syrup or red syrup. This is a very popular dessert in the warm and humid climate there. To make this dessert, you need an ice shaver. I do have a little one tucked away somewhere but instead of digging it out, I decided that I should try making it into an ice cream with my new toy. The family enjoyed it so much that I have already made this twice and will be making it throughout the summer months.

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Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White)
Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Glass Measuring Cup

Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn topped with chopped peanuts, grass jelly, and palm sugar syrup to resemble Ais Kacang, a popular Malaysian dessert. | RotiNRice.com #redbeanicecream #icecream #redbean

Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn

Red Bean Ice Cream with Cream Corn topped with chopped peanuts, grass jelly, and palm sugar syrup to resemble Ais Kacang, a popular Malaysian dessert.
(Makes about 5 cups of ice cream)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Malaysian
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings : 10
Calories : 233kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red beans or adzuki beans (220g)
  • ½ cup sugar (110g)
  • 2 pandan leaves
  • 2 cups water (480ml)
  • 1½ cups coconut milk (360ml)
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (360ml)
  • 1 cup cream style corn (8.4oz/240g)

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Grass jelly (finely diced)
  • Palm sugar syrup or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Freeze ice cream bowl for 24 hours.
  • Soak red beans overnight. Rinse and discard soaking water.
  • Combine red beans, sugar, pandan leaves, and water in a medium size pot. Simmer on low for about 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are soft and most of the water has been absorbed. If water boils down too quickly and beans are not soft yet, add a little more water and continue boiling.
  • Remove pandan leaves. Add coconut milk and let it come to a boil. Turn off the stove.
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  • Stir in in cream. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Remove ice cream mixture from the refrigerator. Add cream style corn and stir to combine.
  • Place frozen bowl on base of ice cream maker and turn it on.
  • Pour ice cream mixture into frozen bowl and churn until desired consistency, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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  • If you prefer a firmer consistency, transfer ice cream to a container and place in freezer for a couple of hours.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal
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Red Bean Ice Cream made into an Ais Kacang Sundae.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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  2. Roxan says

    I guess it’s true, every asian country has their own version of shaved ice! This one looks just as delicious as all the others. I love that you added TONS of jelly to yours. I’d like to make this sometime but have no idea where to get grass jelly. I can get almond jelly though… Mmm that would be so heavenly on ice cream 🙂

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  4. kristy says

    Oh wow, this is so cool! I wish someone gift me an ice-cream maker too. lol! Yes, I can imagine how easy it is if there’s a machine at home. I’ll have to say. This is absolutely a killer! Yummm… Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  6. Victoria says

    I had red bean ice cream in Chinatown once and totally fell in love with it. I am very intrigued by this recipe. Isn’t it great having an ice cream maker? I love mine too! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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  9. Devaki @ weavethousandflavors says

    AIS KACANG????!!!! The last time I had some I was in JB…goodnes…this is why I LOVE visitng you because you always take me back to a lovely memory…awesome and I wish I could spoon the screen with these hot temps here today 🙂 AWESOME BIREN!!

    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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    • Biren says

      I love that you visit me Devaki. It is so good to be able to share with people who enjoy food as much as I do and it is fun to go down memory lane together. 🙂

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  10. LeQuan says

    Let the record show that I LOVE DURIAN!!!!!! Although my picture should speak for itself. Teehee. This is one of the best types of desserts that I’ve had. I like your substitution of ice cream much better than shaved ice. This looks absolutely delicious, Biren! Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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    • Biren says

      LeQuan, there is nothing wrong with loving durian. It is definitely an acquired taste but many people do like it. Some of the cakes and desserts when done well can be quite nice. This ice cream is definitely creamier than the shaved ice and best of all, it can be kept in the freezer for whenever I feel like having some. 🙂 Have a good weekend!

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  12. Lyndsey says

    Spring for us is back in the 80s here in Florida. We’ve had a picture perfect weather week! The only problem is…everyone is down here for spring break!

    Your ice cream dessert is so interesting to me. I have had adzuki beans in shave ice when I lived in Hawaii, and I’ve even made red bean paste to use in a dessert. I tried durian candy, and liked it, but had to get used to the smell, and would love to try the fruit. I have made some pandan pancake puffs (love pandan). I have used palm sugar and enjoy it. I was never a fan of creamed corn, and I haven’t tried grass jelly. I would love to try your ice cream! It is fascinating. I want to make my own ginger ice cream, that’s on my list. Do you have a good recipe for that? Thanks so much for this recipe!

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    • Biren says

      Oh yes, I remember those attap chi. I’ve seen those in cans at the Asian grocery stores. They are a nice addition to ais kacang.

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  18. denise @ bread expectations says

    Oh wow! The ice cream alone would be just dandy for me!! LOVE red bean and sweetcorn together. Even the colour of the ice cream is so appealing. You make me want to whip out my ice cream so badly – I’ve only used it once since I bought it *tsk tsk tsk* Bad, bad, bad Denise 😛

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    • Biren says

      You should pull out your ice cream maker as it is fun to make your own ice cream. I am loving mine and will be making more ice cream in the coming months. Need to increase the workout time too! 😉

      Red bean ice cream is one of my favorites. The addition of cream corn topped with leong fun really does satisfy the craving for ice kacang.

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  19. DongXing says

    Aah Biren, another one of my favourites! I introduced this to my kids last year when we were in Malaysia with some reservation because of the adzuki beans and kidney beans. To my surprise, they absolutely love it with all the toppings, red syrup, evaported milk, peanuts, grass jelly and shaved ice. My daughter thinks it will be a fab thing to eat on a hot summer’s day after a nice BBQ. I think I am definitely going to attempt this even though I do not have an ice cream machine. She will be over the moon…

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    • Biren says

      It is wonderful when the kids enjoy the food we enjoy. Glad yours liked the ais kacang. This will make a nice summer treat for them. 🙂

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