Description
This Vanilla Vegan Ice Cream recipe is a creamy, dairy-free dessert made with full-fat coconut milk and organic cane sugar, offering a smooth texture and rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for those following vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, this homemade ice cream is churned to perfection and can be customized with optional ingredients for enhanced creaminess and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: Shake the cans of coconut milk well before opening. Pour 1/2 cup of the coconut milk into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until completely smooth to create a slurry that prevents lumps in the ice cream base.
- Heat Base Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining coconut milk, organic cane sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling, ensuring even heating and sugar dissolution.
- Thicken Mixture: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking the mixture, stirring constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes, until it slightly thickens, forming the creamy texture needed for ice cream.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the base with rich vanilla flavor.
- Chill: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely chilled, which is essential for proper churning and texture.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, transforming the base into creamy ice cream.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours until firm, to develop the perfect scoopable texture.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess and to reduce iciness, add 1 tablespoon of vodka before churning.
- You can substitute maple syrup for cane sugar if you prefer a refined sugar-free option.
- For a more intense vanilla flavor, stir in vanilla bean seeds along with the vanilla extract.
