Description
Coconut Milk Ice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free frozen dessert made with rich coconut milk, perfect for vegans or those with lactose intolerance. It’s naturally sweetened and easily customizable with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit puree, or toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20–25 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of churning, add any desired mix-ins.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Shake the cans of coconut milk well before opening to mix the cream and liquid.
- For a softer texture, add 1–2 tablespoons of vodka to the base (alcohol lowers freezing point).
- No ice cream maker? Freeze the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg