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coconut ice cream
  • Servings 2
  • Prep 15 min
  • Resting time 5-10 hrs

Coconut Milk Ice Cream

This Coconut Milk Ice Cream recipe is a heavenly delight and sunny mood in one cup. Indeed, its delicate taste, sweetish aroma, and velvety structure take thoughts far away to the tropical islands.

Try this fantastic, very easy to make Coconut Ice Cream recipe with chocolate nibs and honey. Certainly, coconut milk dessert is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients coconut ice cream

  • One 400 ml chilled canned coconut milk of full-fat (minimum 75%)
  • Sweetener of your choice: coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey to taste
  • Sea salt - half a teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract - two teaspoons

Preparation

  1. Place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. This will help separate the thick coconut cream from the liquid, making it easier to scoop out the cream.
  2. Take the chilled coconut milk can and flip it upside down; open the can and pour coconut liquid out.
  3. Make sure your blender is clean and ready for use.
  4. Blend or whisk all the ingredients until smooth.
  5. Transfer the coconut ice cream mixture to a suitable freezer container, or you can pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for five hours or overnight.
  6. Since the Coconut Ice Cream will become very hard after freezing, place it on the counter for approximately for 15 minutes to soften it slightly.
  7. Cut the ice cream into cubes, then blend the ice cubes in an “ ice crush” blender speed until smooth.
  8. Scoop the ice cream and serve with chocolate nibs, coconut flakes, or toppings of your choice.

Is Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream Better for Ice Cream?

For making coconut ice cream, coconut or high-fat thick coconut milk is generally preferred over thin coconut milk. Here’s why:

Coconut Cream:

  • Coconut cream has a higher fat content and a thicker consistency than coconut milk, which results in a creamier and richer texture for your ice cream.
  • The thick layer rises to the top when you chill a can of coconut milk.
  •  Coconut cream gives your ice cream a stronger and more pronounced flavor, giving it that classic coconut taste.
  • It’s excellent for making dairy-free and vegan ice cream since it offers a creamy texture without the need for dairy products.

Coconut Milk:

  • Coconut milk contains both the thicker coconut cream and a more watery component.
  • While coconut milk can still be used to make ice cream, you may need to use more of it and compensate with other thickeners like cornstarch or arrowroot powder to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Coconut milk may have a less intense coconut flavor and a lighter texture than coconut, while you can make ice cream with either coconut milk or coconut cream, coconut cream is the preferred choice for a creamier, richer, and more coconut-flavored ice cream. If you have coconut milk and want to use it, you can do so, but you may need to make some adjustments to achieve the desired texture and flavor.

  • In Summary, while you can make ice cream with either coconut milk or coconut cream, coconut cream is the preferred choice for a creamier, richer, and more coconut-flavored ice cream. If you have coconut milk and want to use it, you can do so, but you may need to make some adjustments to achieve the desired texture and flavor.