Copycat Guri Guri Recipe (2024)

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Guri guri is a popular frozen treat on Maui that’s a hybrid between soft serve ice cream and sherbet. This copycat recipe is cool, creamy, and perfect for the warm weather.

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If you’ve ever been to Maui and tried Tasaka Guri Guri, then you know how amazingly yummy this is. One thing I miss with the shut down across the nation due to the current stay at home orders is definitely guri guri. So, I decided to try and make my own copycat recipe.

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Some other popular island treats you should try mochi waffles, li hing mui lemon peel gummy bears, or furikake animal crackers.

And now a little history. . .

Jokichi Tasaka created the yummy frozen treat in the early 1900s. It was originally called “goodie goodie” to mean something good. However most people mispronounced the word as guri guri and the name just stuck.

The Tasaka family opened shop on Maui and moved a handful of times, but has been located at Maui Mall since 1973.

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The recipe is a protected family secret that only a select few know. There have been many offers to open up other shops and sell the recipe, but the family has held firmly to their small family owned and operated business.

Guri guri has all of two flavors: strawberry (being the more popular one) and pineapple.

This recipe is a copycat for the strawberry flavor.

Ingredients to make copycat guri guri

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Do I need an ice cream maker to make guri guri?

No, but I like to use one as it gives the mixturei a soft serve consistency similar to the original recipe. I like to use the KitchenAid stand mixer with ice cream maker attachment, but you can use any ice cream maker.

What if I don’t have an ice cream maker?

Not to worry. Once the ingredients are mixed you can place directly in the freezer. This will give the mixture a more firm set. If you wish to have a more soft set consistency you can take the frozen mixture and add a splash of milk and blend in the blender. This will give it a more soft consistency.

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How to store guri guri?

Guri guri should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. This will keep for 3-4 months.

What other flavors can I use?

You can flavor this any flavor you wish. Strawberry and pineapple like the original or be adventurous and try guava, liliko’i, orange, lemon, lime, etc.

How to make guri guri?

To a bowl add water and strawberry syrup. Mix to combine.

Then add condensed milk and heavy whipping cream. Whisk until well combined.

At this point you can use the ice cream maker attachment for your stand mixer if you have one. Pour the mixture in. Set to low speed and allow to churn for 15-20 minutes.

If you do not have an ice cream maker you can freeze right after mixing ingredients together for 3-4 hours or overnight. Mixing every hour while in the freezer will help to keep the soft serve texture.

If the mixture is too firm when ready to eat you can add a splash of milk with the guri guri in a blender and blend until smooth.

ENJOY!!

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Copycat Guri Guri Recipe

Relle Lum

Guri guri is a popular frozen treat on Maui that’s a hybrid between soft serve ice cream and sherbet. This copycat recipe is cool, creamy, and perfect for the warm weather.

4.45 from 136 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Additional Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine Local

Servings 3 1/4 cups

Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • To a bowl add water and strawberry syrup. Mix to combine.

  • Then add condensed milk and heavy whipping cream. Whisk until well combined.

  • At this point you can use the ice cream maker attachment for your stand mixer if you have one. Pour the mixture in. Set to low speed and allow to churn for 15-20 minutes.

  • If you do not have an ice cream maker you can freeze right after mixing ingredients together for 3-4 hours or overnight. Mixing every hour while in the freezer will help to keep the soft serve texture.

  • If the guri guri mixture is too firm when ready to eat you can add a splash of milk with the guri guri in a blender and blend until smooth.

  • ENJOY!!

Notes

*If you like a more creamy consistency you can use substitute milk for the water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 41mgSugar: 23g

Keyword frozen treats, guri guri, Hawaii food, ice cream, keeping it relle, maui, sherbet, strawberry, treats

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By Relle on May 14th, 2020

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About Relle

Aloha, my name is Relle and welcome to my little home on the internet where I like to share all my favorite Hawaiian recipes (and local ones too).

I am a wife, mom of two, and nurse practitioner here in the beautiful state of Hawai’i. I was born and raised in Hawai’i and I am of native Hawaiian descent. In my spare time I love to cook and bake and I have compiled many of my favorite recipes here for you to enjoy.

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8 thoughts on “Copycat Guri Guri Recipe”

  1. I made the original recipe with water but it was too icy so I used 2% milk instead of water and it was more creamy and I also added in more strawberry syrup.

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    • Great swap out. The trick to keeping the ice away is keeping the air out. Air is the enemy.

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  2. Can you use almond milk instead of regular milk? Trying it tomorrow with the grandkids.

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    • Aloha Leticia. I have never tried it. It may change the consistency. If you try it, let me know. Have a great day.

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  3. This looks pretty easy. I loved it.

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    • Mahalo. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

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  4. I don’t have pineapple syrup available; will simmering pineapple juice to a syrup consistency work?

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    • Aloha Linda. I have never tried that. If you try it, let me know how it goes. Mahalo.

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FAQs

What is Guri-Guri made of? ›

The typical ingredients of guri-guri are a mixture of flavored juices, guava juice, lemon-lime soda, and condensed milk. Tasaka Guri-Guri is offered in two flavors, pineapple and strawberry. Tasaka Guri-Guri's recipe has been kept a secret for over a century.

What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy? ›

When it comes to great ice cream, cold temperatures and speed are your friends: the faster you bring your base from liquid to solid, the creamier it'll be. In a 2-quart unit, a typical batch of ice cream will take between 18 and 25 minutes to churn.

How to make homemade ice cream creamy and not icy? ›

Here are some tips for making creamy, non-icy homemade ice cream: Use plenty of fat - A good ice cream base should contain ample fat, usually from dairy like cream, whole milk, or egg yolks. More fat means a smoother texture. Cook the base - Heating the ice cream base deactivates enzymes that can make ice cream icy.

What does "guri guri" mean in Japanese? ›

“Guri-guri” doesn't translate to anything in Japanese. It was originally called “goodie-goodie” as something good to eat. During the plantation days, however, the Japanese people would pronounce it as “guri-guri” and the name stuck.

What does guri-guri taste like? ›

Guri- Guri is a sweet, tangy, creamy yet crystalized dessert that can be found in simple flavors such as, Pineapple, Vanilla, and Strawberry (my favorite). I love the texture of Guri-Guri especially out of a cup.

Why won't my candied strawberries harden? ›

Why aren't my candied strawberries hardening? If your candied coating isn't hardening, the candying mixture did not reach a high enough temperature. Allow your candying mixture to cook until it bubbles, thickens, and turns a rich golden color, sort of like caramel. Then, quickly turn off the heat so it doesn't burn.

What does soaking strawberries in sugar do? ›

Sugar maceration is well-suited for strawberries because its hygroscopic properties draw out the water in the berries, creating a syrupy juice. As the berries macerate, they gently collapse, forming a jammy consistency that is ideal for spooning over ice cream, yogurt, or cake.

Do eggs make ice cream creamier? ›

Eggs leverage the fat already present in the ice cream base (the butterfat in cream and milk) and make it work even further for a creamier texture. But wait, there's more! Egg yolks also improve the stability of an ice cream, reducing its tendency to melt before you can get it from freezer to cone to mouth.

What is the best sugar for ice cream? ›

Most home ice cream recipes call for simple table sugar, which is chemically known as sucrose. But in pro kitchens you have more options. Liquid sugars like invert sugar, corn syrup, honey, and glucose syrup all add body, creaminess, and stability to ice cream, and a little goes a long way.

Why does my homemade ice cream freeze so hard? ›

Homemade ice cream usually contains much less air than the stuff you buy in the store. Air keeps ice cream soft. So the less there is, the harder your ice cream. It can also be caused by low fat or sugar content.

What ingredient keeps homemade ice cream soft? ›

Sugar, corn syrup or honey, as well as gelatin and commercial stabilizers, can all keep your ice cream at a softer consistency. Ice cream also stays softer when you store it in a shallow container, rather than a deep tub, and cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap to keep ice crystals from forming.

What is the secret ingredient to ice cream? ›

The cream cheese helps create an ice cream with a denser, smoother texture. As explained by TASTE, cream cheese acts as a stabilizer in ice cream, preventing water from seeping out of the milk and cream as well as preventing the formation of ice crystals that detract from ice cream's creaminess.

Is Guri Guri dairy free? ›

Maui County, Hawaii

Guri guri's exact recipe remains a secret, but most hypothesizing chefs agree that it's likely a frozen blend of strawberry or pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and sweetened condensed milk.

What is ice Gola made of? ›

Ice Gola is a classic Indian summer recipe that is very famous with the kids. Made using ice and flavoured syrup, this delicious dessert recipe is a must-have during the scorching summer heat. This ice cream recipe would bring back your childhood and would surely be loved by everybody!

What is Hawaiian ice cream? ›

Whisk Milk and Sugar together until Sugar is dissolved. Stir in Cream, Vanilla, Coconut, Pineapple, and Banana. Puree in blender until still slightly chunky. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufactures directions.

Where did sili ice cream come from? ›

It was invented by the 1st Colonial Grill restaurant in Albay in 2004 and has since become a highly popular flavor. It is associated with and inspired by the regional cuisine of Bicol, which characteristically serves spicy dishes in coconut milk.

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