Creamy Vegan Coconut Ice Cream in Various Flavors Recipe
This recipe for Vegan Ice Cream offers a creamy, dairy-free treat made with coconut milk, natural sweeteners, and various flavorings. Ideal for those seeking a rich and delicious frozen dessert without any animal products, it can be easily customized to create multiple flavors. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only blending the ingredients and freezing or churning to achieve the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 cups canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar, or your choice)
Flavorings (choose as desired)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for chocolate flavor)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries (for fruit flavor)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional mix-ins)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Open the canned coconut milk and gently shake or stir it to mix the cream and water before measuring. Pour 2 cups into a blender or mixing bowl.
- Add Sweetener and Flavorings: Add 1/2 cup of your chosen sweetener to the coconut milk. Then incorporate desired flavorings such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or fruit. Blend thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth mixture.
- Blend Thoroughly: Use a blender to mix the ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring the sweetener and flavorings are well integrated.
- Freeze or Churn: Pour the blended mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Alternatively, for no ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and place it in the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals and create a creamy texture.
- Serve or Store: Once the desired consistency is reached, serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping if frozen very hard.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk results in creamier ice cream.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste; natural sweeteners like maple syrup add a subtle flavor.
- Experiment with mix-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit pieces for texture.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, frequent stirring while freezing helps prevent ice crystals.
- Let frozen ice cream soften before serving to enhance scoopability.
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