There's nothing quite like the arrival of durian season. Gather your favourite kitchen appliances and turn the king of fruits into three irresistible desserts that are perfect for sharing, celebrating, and satisfying every durian craving.

Crispy Air Fryer Durian Puff Rolls

A Quick & Easy Durian Dessert with Just a Few Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 piece Hand-Stretched Pastry
• Fresh durian flesh
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Lay the Hand-Stretched Pastry flat on a clean surface.
2. Mash the fresh durian flesh into a smooth paste.
3. Spread the durian evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Roll the pastry tightly and seal the edges.
5. Brush the entire surface with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
6. Air fry at 180°C for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 200°C for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve while warm and enjoy the crispy layers paired with the rich, creamy durian filling.

Refreshing Durian Cendol Coconut SLUSHi

A Malaysian Favourite with a Cool, Creamy Twist

Beat the heat with a refreshing Durian Cendol Coconut SLUSHi. Combining creamy coconut slush, fragrant gula Melaka syrup, chewy cendol, sweet red beans, and generous chunks of fresh durian, this dessert is the perfect balance of flavour and texture. It's an easy way to recreate a café-style dessert right at home.

Ingredients

Coconut SLUSHi

• 1,000ml water or coconut water
• 450ml coconut milk
• Sugar syrup (3 tbsp sugar + 100ml hot water)

Gula Melaka Syrup

• 100g gula Melaka
• 50ml water
• A pinch of salt

Toppings

• Fresh durian
• Sweetened red beans
• Cendol jelly

Instructions

Prepare the Gula Melaka Syrup

1. Finely chop the gula Melaka.
2. Place it into a saucepan together with the water and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook over low heat until fully melted and slightly thickened.
4. Set aside to cool.
   *The syrup can be prepared in advance.

Make the Coconut SLUSHi

1. Pour the coconut milk, water (or coconut water), and sugar syrup into the SLUSHi machine.
2. Select the SLUSH function and allow the machine to run for approximately 30 minutes, or until the desired slushy consistency is achieved.

Assemble the Dessert

1. Dispense the coconut SLUSHi into a tall serving glass.
2. Drizzle generously with gula Melaka syrup before adding sweetened red beans and cendol jelly.
3. Finish by topping with plenty of fresh durian.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Durian Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Rich, Creamy & Packed with Real Durian Flavour

Ingredients

• 250g cream cheese
• 200g durian flesh
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 60g sugar
• 10g corn starch
• 170g whipping cream

Instructions

1. Place the cream cheese, durian flesh, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, corn starch, and whipping cream into a mixing bowl.
2. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
3.  Strain the batter through a fine sieve to remove any lumps for a silky texture.
4.  Line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper and pour in the batter.
5. Preheat the oven.
6. Bake 220°C for approximately 25 minutes, or until the top develops its signature caramelised burnt finish while the centre remains slightly wobbly.
7. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
8. Slice and serve chilled for the best flavour and texture.

Ready to start your durian dessert adventure?
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