Description
This Dairy Free Ice Cream is a creamy, delicious alternative to traditional ice cream, made with full-fat coconut milk and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for those avoiding dairy, it has a smooth texture and rich vanilla flavor that’s easy to make at home using an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (13.5-ounce each) full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Freeze ice cream maker bowl: Ensure you freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker in advance as per the manufacturer’s directions to prepare it for churning.
- Blend ingredients: In a blender, combine the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Churn ice cream: Pour the blended mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for approximately 20 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze for firmness: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours to achieve a scoopable texture.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to soften. Enjoy your dairy-free treat!
Notes
- Make sure the ice cream maker bowl is thoroughly frozen to get the best texture.
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of maple syrup.
- For extra flavor, consider adding mix-ins like dairy-free chocolate chips or nuts during the last few minutes of churning.
- Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, try freezing the mixture in a shallow container and stirring every 30 minutes until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (churning) + 3 to 4 hours (freezing)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
