Vegan Cashew Coconut Ice Cream is a flavorful and refreshing dessert option. Soaked cashews are combined with full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup, and coconut cream to create the delicious ice cream. This dairy-free confection is ideal for scorching days. The coconut milk lends a rich, creamy flavor, and the cashews give a silky texture. It is a versatile dessert choice. You can customize this amazing ice cream with different toppings such as vegan sauces, fruits, or nuts. This Vegan Cashew Coconut Ice Cream is a perfect choice for people who are allergic to or intolerant of dairy. It takes only a few items to create at home.
Let’s prepare the cashew ice cream with the instructions (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: Global, Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Dairy-free
- Total Time: Approx. six hrs
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Churning Time: 20 to 25 minutes
- Freezing Time: 4 to 6 hrs
EQUIPMENT
- Ice cream molds
- Food blender
- Container
- Ice cream machine
INGREDIENTS
- Raw cashews 1 & 1/2 cups
- Half a cup of coconut cream
- Maple syrup 1/4 cup
- One tsp of vanilla essence
- A dash of salt
- One can of full-fat coconut milk
Optional Mix-ins
- Grated coconut flakes
- Vegan dark chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Maple syrup:
- It is a common type of sweetener. Alternatively, you can use granulated sugar, agave nectar, or even dates. The sweetness and overall flavor will vary depending on the kind and quantity.
Vanilla extract:
- We use vanilla extract to make this ice cream. You can also experiment with cocoa powder for chocolate ice cream, coffee extract, spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and fruits (fresh & frozen) for fruity flavor.
Coconut milk:
- We use good-quality and full-fat coconut milk. Light coconut milk is not recommended.
Cashews:
- Opt for salt-free cashews to prepare this yummy ice cream.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Leave the raw cashews in regular tap water for 4 to 6 hrs.
- Then, drain the additional water from the cashews.
- Now, shift the cashews to a blender.
- After that, add full-fat coconut milk, vanilla extract, salt, maple syrup, and coconut cream to the blender.
- Next, grind all items for 3/5 minutes or until a silky and dense texture forms.
- After grinding, transfer the silky batter into a sealed box.
- Refrigerate the box for at least two hrs to settle the cream.
- After that, shift the chilled mixture to the ice cream machine.
- Stir the mixture for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- You can also prepare the ice cream by following the manufacturer’s directions.
- After that, transfer the mixture to the ice cream molds or containers.
- Now, freeze these molds for 4 to 6 hrs or until they harden.
- The refreshing and tropical flavor of Cashew Coconut Ice Cream is prepared.
- Garnish it with colorful sprinkles or crushed nuts.
CREATIVE TOPPING IDEAS OF ICE CREAM
- Top the coconut ice cream with fruits for a refreshing and fruity flavor.
- A hint of citrus zest also uplifts the ice cream’s taste.
- Incorporate dried fruit into the ice cream.
- Garnish the upper tip of the ice cream with walnuts, pistachios, apricots, etc.
- You can also decorate it with colorful sprinkles, crumbled cookies, or vegan chocolate chips for an appealing touch.
- Pour vegan chocolate sauce or caramel sauce over the ice cream.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- You can serve the scoops of ice cream with fresh pineapple slices, mango chunks, and light lime syrup.
- Pair this chilled ice cream with vegan churros and vegan fudgy black bean brownies.
- We can use this ice cream as a sandwich between two vegan oatmeal cookies.
- Add a scoop of ice cream over warm vegan apple coconut crumble.
- Enjoy it with vegan berry crumble and vegan peach cobbler.
TIPS
- Select without sugar coconut cream so that you may regulate the sweetness.
- Utilize good-quality and fresh raw cashews.
- Stop stirring when the consistency is soft enough to serve to prevent fats from separating.
- Choose a good-quality vanilla extract.
- You can add different spices such as ground nutmeg, cinnamon, etc.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Freezer:
- Store the ice cream in a tightly covered container and freeze it for two months. The texture can change over an extended time because it lacks the stabilizers included in store-bought ice cream.
FAQs
What is the flavor of coconut ice cream?
- The recipe will determine the exact flavor profile, but in general, it has a rich, creamy texture with a hint of coconut and a slightly nutty flavor from the cashews. The additional flavorings will greatly influence the final flavor.
Can I use raw or roasted cashews?
- Raw and unsalted cashews are better because they blend more easily. You can still use roasted cashews, but it will affect the flavor and its consistency.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1/4 cup, about 60 g
Total servings: 6
Total Calories 240 kcal
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrates 20 g
Protein 4 g
Total Fat 18 g
Sugar 12 g
Sodium 50 mg
