What is the best Durian substitute in Frosting?

Bananas is the top-ranked Durian substitute for Frosting, chosen for how well it preserves Frosting's structure, moisture, and flavor. 3 options are ranked on this page by Frosting-specific applicability.

Why do Durian substitutes rank differently in Frosting?

Durian plays a specific role in Frosting — structure, rise, moisture, or flavor — and substitutes that miss the role relevant to Frosting rank lower here than they might elsewhere. The list above is tuned to Frosting, not to generic baking or cooking.

Can I use the same ratio when substituting Durian in Frosting?

Start with the listed ratio but watch for Frosting-specific warnings below each card — some subs need a moisture tweak, heat adjustment, or companion ingredient to work in Frosting. Taste a small batch before committing.

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Durian give frosting natural fruit flavor and color. The substitute should bring comparable sweetness, moisture, and texture to frosting.

top substitutes

Bananas

7.5best for frosting

1 cup : 1 cup

Mash ripe banana; adds creamy body but lacks durian's sulfurous pungency, add vanilla and coconut

7.5

Jackfruit

5.0best for frosting

1 cup : 1 cup

Ripe jackfruit has custardy flesh; closest tropical match, slightly fibrous texture

5.0

Mangoes

5.0best for frosting

1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet and creamy when ripe; lacks durian's intense aroma, blend for smoothies and ice cream

5.0

other things you can make with durian

bread
brownies
cake
cookies
muffins
pancakes
pie crust
salad
scones
smoothie
waffles

durian substitutein frosting.

top substitutes

Bananas

Jackfruit

Mangoes

other things you can make with durian

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