Description
Ultra-creamy dairy-free coconut milk ice cream with a silky texture, warm vanilla aroma, and subtle tropical sweetness. Trust me, you’re going to love this.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz each)
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional for serving: toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, fresh mango or pineapple
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If using an ice cream maker, freeze the churning bowl for at least 24 hours.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk coconut milk, coconut cream, sugar or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until fully smooth.
- Warm to Dissolve: Optional step, gently heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sweetener dissolves, then cool completely.
- Chill Thoroughly: Cover and refrigerate the base until very cold, about 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Churn or Freeze: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, or pour into a shallow freezer-safe dish.
- No-Churn Method: If not churning, freeze and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours to break up ice crystals.
- Set and Store: Transfer to a lidded container, press parchment on the surface, and freeze until scoopable, about 4 hours.
- Serve: Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then scoop and garnish with toasted coconut or fruit.
Notes
- Note: Use only full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream for the creamiest texture.
- Freeze the storage container in advance to help the ice cream set faster.
- Add mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or diced mango during the last minute of churning.
- If frozen very firm, let rest 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: coconut milk ice cream, vegan ice cream, dairy free dessert, no churn ice cream, coconut dessert, homemade ice cream, summer dessert