Creamy Tropical Durian Smoothie (Print View)

Creamy tropical durian blended with banana and coconut milk for an exotic 10-minute treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup ripe durian flesh, seeds removed
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup coconut milk
04 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Sweetener & Add-Ins

05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Add durian flesh, banana, coconut milk, water, sweetener, vanilla extract, and ice to blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
02 - Check texture and add additional water or coconut milk if smoothie is too thick. Blend briefly to incorporate.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Pour into two chilled glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy, custard like texture of durian blended with coconut milk tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass
  • This smoothie balances durians intense flavor with familiar banana sweetness, making it perfect for curious first timers
  • Its ready in under 10 minutes and feels incredibly indulgent while being completely dairy free
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  • Durians potent smell means you probably dont want to make this right before hosting guests who arent fans of the fruit
  • Frozen durian works brilliantly if you cant find fresh, and it actually helps make the smoothie colder and thicker
  • The ripeness of your durian makes or breaks this recipe. Overripe durian can taste fermented, while underripe lacks that signature custard texture
03 -
  • If your durian is particularly pungent, add an extra half banana to mellow the flavor without losing its character
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take the durian out of the fridge about 15 minutes before blending

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