Creamy Tropical Durian Smoothie (Print View)
A luscious tropical blend featuring durian's unique creaminess, balanced with sweet banana and rich coconut milk.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup ripe durian flesh, seeds removed, fresh or frozen
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat or light
04 - ½ cup cold water, plus extra if needed
→ Sweetener & Add-Ins
05 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
# Method:
01 - Add durian flesh, banana slices, coconut milk, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender container.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1–2 minutes. Add additional water or coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time if consistency is too thick.
03 - Taste smoothie and blend in additional sweetener if preferred, starting with ½ teaspoon increments.
04 - Pour evenly into two chilled glasses. Enjoy right away for best texture and flavor.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The coconut milk tames durian intensity while letting its complex sweetness shine through
- Everything comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- Frozen durian needs to thaw slightly or it will make your smoothie icy rather than creamy
- Overripe bananas completely mask durian is subtle notes, so aim for yellow with some brown spots
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before serving
- Use a straw to drink it slowly and appreciate how the flavors unfold