Guava Ice Cream Cups

Being inspired by the Masterchef finale last week, I bought some guavas at the market. They're in season right now and so cheap, about Rs. 25/kg. I've got a few things I want to try, but this was a quick dessert we had tonight...

Guava Ice Cream Cups

1 c. water

1/2 c. sugar

2 t. lemon juice

2 guavas

2 t. cornflour

Red food coloring

Vanilla Ice cream

Boil the water, sugar, and 1 t. of lemon juice. Cut the guavas in half and scoop out the seeds, making a bowl in the center. Place the guavas cut side down into the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the guava is tender and easily cut through. Remove the guava halves and chill them in the fridge.

Keep the water on the gas. Remove 1 T. of the water and dissolve the corn flour in it. Add the mixture back to the water, and add remaining lemon juice. Whisk until it forms a clear thick syrup that will coat the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and add a bit of red food coloring, stirring to combine.

Place ice cream in the bowl of the guava and top with syrup.

Here's my husband feigning pretentiousness due to his sweater vest and eating a dessert like this out of a crystal bowl. :) We all really enjoyed it!