Ube Ice Cream French Toast
Posted on April 13, 2026
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If you've been seeing the ice cream French toast trend everywhere, this is the version you actually need to try. I spotted ube coconut rolls at the store and knew immediately they were going to be the move for this, and honestly, this might be the easiest breakfast hack I've ever made.
Instead of making a traditional egg custard, you just melt down ube ice cream. That's it. The ice cream already has eggs, cream, and sugar built right in, so it creates this rich, silky dipping mixture without any extra work. You get all that custardy flavor with none of the fuss.
The rolls get dipped right into the melted ice cream, then go straight onto a buttered pan until every side is golden and caramelized. The smell alone will have everyone in your house wandering into the kitchen. Once they're cooked, you drizzle on a simple coconut condensed milk and ube glaze, and finish with powdered sugar, fresh raspberries, and toasted coconut.
The ube coconut flavor comes through in every single bite. It's soft, buttery, a little caramelized on the outside, and completely over the top in the best way.
And here's the thing: this trick works with ANY ice cream flavor. Vanilla, strawberry, cookies and cream, mango, chocolate, whatever you have in your freezer. The method is the same every single time. Just melt it down and let it do the work. But the ube coconut combo right here? That one hits different. You've been warned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of bread?
Yes! Any soft, slightly sweet roll or brioche-style bread works beautifully here. Look for ube coconut rolls at your local Asian grocery store or Hawaiian market, or use any sweet dinner roll you love.
What if I can't find ube ice cream?
Vanilla, coconut, or even strawberry ice cream all work in this method. The technique stays the same no matter the flavor, just pick an ice cream you love and run with it.
Can I use regular condensed milk instead of coconut condensed milk?
Absolutely. Regular sweetened condensed milk works great. The coconut condensed milk just adds another layer of coconut flavor that pairs beautifully with the ube.
Do I need to add eggs to the melted ice cream?
Nope! That's the whole magic of this hack. Melted ice cream is already rich and creamy, so it acts as a perfect custard-style base without any extra ingredients. No mixing or beating required.
Melt ube ice cream, dip ube coconut rolls right in, and pan fry in butter until all sides are golden. Drizzle with a coconut condensed milk ube glaze and top with powdered sugar, raspberries, and toasted coconut. Done in under 20 minutes and dangerously good. The best part? This works with any ice cream flavor you have on hand.
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Preparations
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Cuisine:
Asian Fusion
Course:
Breakfast & Brunch
Calories:
380
Servings:
4
Author:
Ronica Rupan
Ingredients
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 package ube coconut sweet rolls (12 count)
- 2 cups ube ice cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Ube Coconut Glaze
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ube flavoring (or more to taste)
Toppings
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add the ube ice cream to a shallow bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes, or microwave in 15-second increments until fully melted and smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed coconut milk and ube flavoring until fully combined. Set the glaze aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt completely and begin to bubble slightly.
- Working in batches, dip each roll into the melted ice cream mixture, letting it soak for about 5 seconds per side so it absorbs the custard.
- Place the dipped rolls into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, rotating with tongs so all sides become golden and caramelized. Repeat with remaining rolls, adding more butter as needed.
- Transfer the cooked rolls to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the ube coconut glaze.
- Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh raspberries and toasted coconut flakes, and serve immediately.
Cooking hacks and tips
- Don't over-soak. A quick 5-second dip per side is all you need. The rolls are soft and will absorb the custard fast, so too long in the bowl and they can get soggy.
- Medium heat is your friend. Too high and the outside chars before the inside warms through. Medium gives you that perfect caramelized edge with a soft, pillowy center.
- Toast your coconut first. Add coconut flakes to a dry pan over medium-low heat and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden. It makes a huge difference in flavor and crunch.
- Dial up the ube flavor. Ube flavoring varies by brand, so start with 1/2 teaspoon in the glaze and add more until the purple color and flavor are exactly where you want them.
- Work in batches. Don't crowd the pan. Give each roll space so it caramelizes instead of steaming.
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