Vegan Blackberry Ice Cream is a delicious and mouth-tempting dessert option. The items used for this recipe include vanilla extract, cashews, berries, canned coconut milk, maple syrup, and a hint of salt. Antioxidants, flavonoids, and minerals are abundant in berries. Additionally, they can be a low-calorie addition to a variety of desserts. This ice cream is made entirely without dairy items and is extremely tasty, creamy, and delicate. In addition, this rich blackberry ice cream is free of refined sugar. Furthermore, we don’t require any specific ice cream machine to prepare this rich Vegan Blackberry Ice Cream. We just need a high-speed blender and a few minutes to prepare this ice cream.
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-free
- Total Time: Six hours and ten mins
- Preparation Time: Ten mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Freezing Time: Six hours
- Method: Blended
EQUIPMENT
- One bowl
- Can opener
- High-speed food blender
- Silicone ice cream popsicle molds
INGREDIENTS
- One cup of blackberries, about 160 grams
- 150 grams of raw cashews, approx. one cup
- Vegan-friendly full-fat coconut milk 1 can
- One-third cup of maple syrup, nearly 110 g
- Organic vanilla extract one tsp
- A hint of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- We will store the canned coconut milk in the refrigerator one day before making the ice cream.
- Then, dip the raw cashews in a bowl for twenty to thirty minutes.
- Fill the bowl with water until all cashews dip well into it.
- After that, remove the canned milk lid with the help of a can opener.
- Then, take the coconut milk’s dense portion.
- Next, add soaked cashews, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, canned coconut milk, a hint of salt, and rinsed blackberries to a food blender.
- Whisk all items at a high speed until a creamy and dense ice cream texture forms.
- After blending, shift the creamy mixture to the clean silicone ice cream popsicle molds.
- Next, put popsicle sticks in the molds.
- Shift the molds in the freezer for six hours or until the ice cream mixture is hardened.
- The frozen and yummy Vegan Blackberry Ice Cream is ready.
- Take the bars of ice cream out of the silicone molds and enjoy them.
TOPPING IDEAS OF THE ICE CREAM
We can add a lot of vegan-friendly items to the ice cream.
Fruits:
- Include a variety of fresh and colorful sliced fruits such as peach slices, blueberries, blackberry jam, or candied citrus peel to the ice cream.
Nuts:
- Add crushed nuts as a topping such as vegan granola, pistachios, crushed walnuts, or almonds.
Other topping ideas:
- Incorporate vegan chocolate syrup, whipped cream, or caramel sauce over the ice cream.
Marshmallows or sprinkles:
- Add edible colorful sprinkles or marshmallows for a festive touch.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- A warm vegan blackberry cobbler pairs well with the chilled ice cream.
- You can add a full spoonful of blackberry ice cream over the waffles or brownies.
- Enjoy it with sliced peaches, almond butter sauce, and crushed nuts.
- Utilize the ice cream as a sandwich between two vegan cookies.
- We can also serve frozen ice cream with savory items such as grilled Portobello steaks or spicy black bean burgers.
TIPS
- Utilize fresh and ripe blackberries for a creamy ice cream.
- Select good quality and plant-based non-dairy milk. Cashew or almond milk works well in ice cream.
- We add a hint of vegan sweetener to the ice cream. Adjust it later if required.
- Try this ice cream dish with different flavors such as a hint of lemon juice, vanilla, and powdered cinnamon.
- Regularly check the ice cream to prevent it from being too hard.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Freezer:
- We can preserve the remaining blackberry ice cream and freeze it for sixty to eighty days. Before preserving, place a sheet of parchment paper instantly on top of the ice cream molds to help avoid ice crystals.
FAQs
Does blackberry ice cream contain dairy?
- Blackberry ice cream contains no dairy products such as whey, cream, or milk.
Can We utilize blackberries that are frozen?
- Yes, blackberries that are frozen work perfectly well and are often more convenient. They can also help in making thicker, colder ice cream.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total quantity 8 ice creams
Total Calories 234 kcal
Carbohydrates 17.8 g
Protein 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Total Fat 17.3 g
Sugar 10.4 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 51 mg
