Durian is widely known in  southeast Asia as the “king of fruits”.
It is a fruit like no other. We usually think of fruit as light and fresh, but durian is very rich.
I think if you never had it before, you might not believe it is a fruit.  It is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk.
The fruit itself looks like small golden pillows, and it has the sweet custardy taste to them.
I think perhaps the smell and taste of durian is an “Asian thing” saturated in their genes from generations of exposure to the fruit. :)
Fun Fact: Durian is the only fruit that tigers will eat.
 
Recipe ideas:
 
Kolak! A sweet dish made from durian paste, banana, coconut and brown sugar.
 
You may use it as a topping on vanilla ice cream: dilute the paste with creme fraiche, heavy cream or plain unsweetened yoghurt until the consistency is slightly runny.
 
Add to custards, pastry cream and cake recipes.
 
Check out KIDS vs. FOOD #16 - DURIAN :
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8SkGoNf_gM