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Creamy Coconut Maple Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This homemade Coconut Ice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free frozen dessert made with full-fat coconut milk and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for those seeking a rich, vegan-friendly treat, it is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and an ice cream maker, delivering a smooth, soft-serve texture that can be firmed up in the freezer.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (403 ml each or 13.66 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup Grade A amber maple syrup (adjust up to 1 cup to taste)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: Combine the coconut milk, maple syrup, a pinch of sea salt, and vanilla extract in a blender or mixing bowl and blend thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  2. Chill Mixture: If the coconut milk mixture is not already chilled, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to ensure it is cold before freezing, which helps achieve a better texture.
  3. Freeze in Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually around 20-30 minutes, until the ice cream thickens and appears frosty with visible lines left by the dasher.
  4. Check Consistency: When the ice cream sticks to a spoon and holds its shape instead of slipping off, it’s ready. The texture will be similar to soft serve at this stage.
  5. Firm Up Ice Cream: Transfer the soft-serve ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 4 hours or until it reaches a firmer consistency suitable for scooping.
  6. Serve: Use a wooden spoon to scoop the ice cream, as it cleanly removes the frozen dessert without the flexibility issues of spatulas.

Notes

  • For a sweeter ice cream, gradually increase the maple syrup up to 1 cup depending on taste preference.
  • Chilling the mixture before freezing helps improve the texture and freezing process.
  • A wooden spoon is recommended for serving ice cream to avoid scraping issues that spatulas can cause.
  • You can substitute maple syrup with other liquid sweeteners like agave or honey if not strictly vegan.
  • Make sure your ice cream maker is properly frozen (if required) before starting the churning process for optimal results.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (churning) + 4 hours (freezing to firm up)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Ice Cream Maker (Freezing / Churning)
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/creamy-coconut-maple-ice-cream-recipe/