Description
This Vanilla Vegan Ice Cream recipe is an easy and delicious dairy-free treat made with full-fat coconut milk, almond milk, and natural vanilla extract. Perfect for vegans and those looking to enjoy a creamy, flavorful ice cream without any animal products. The recipe includes optional mix-ins for added texture and flavor, and uses an ice cream maker to achieve the perfect soft-serve consistency before freezing it to a firm finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fruit
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, combine the coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and almond milk. Blend until smooth and well mixed to create a creamy base.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla flavor as desired by adding more sugar or vanilla extract for a perfectly balanced taste.
- Chill Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to thoroughly chill the base before churning.
- Churn Ice Cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually around 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in your optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fruit to add texture and flavor.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Smooth the surface with a spatula, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easy scooping and enjoy your homemade vanilla vegan ice cream!
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk is crucial for creamy texture and richness in this vegan ice cream.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals for about 3-4 hours.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- Feel free to experiment with different plant-based milks like oat or soy for varied flavors.
- Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
