Vegan Sugar Free Ice Cream
by Olivia Cartwright,
- 2 cans coconut cream OR full- fat coconut milk (chilled overnight in the fridge)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder powder
- 14-16 ounces pitted dates (if not sticky and moist, soak in warm water for 10 minutes then drain)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
OPTIONAL ADD-INs
- 30ml espresso (cooled)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
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Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
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In the meantime, add moist, pitted dates to a food processor and process until small bits remain. Then add hot water a little at a time until it forms a thick paste. Set aside.
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Without tipping the cans, scoop out the coconut cream from the cans of coconut cream OR coconut milk, reserving the clear liquid for other uses. Place in chilled mixing bowl.
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NOTE: If you're using coconut milk, you'll likely use less sweetener because there's less volume.
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Using a mixer, whip until creamy and smooth. Then add cocoa powder, vanilla, almond milk, and half of the date paste. Whip until fully incorporated.
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Taste and adjust flavors as needed. I ended up adding most of the date paste and a little more cocoa powder.
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Transfer to a parchment-lined freezer-safe container and cover loosely with plastic wrap, then foil to help freeze.
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You can take this out in a couple of hours for a chilled mousse-like ice cream. Freeze overnight for a firmer ice cream.
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Set out for at least 20 minutes prior to scooping, and use a scoop warmed under hot water for a proper scoop.
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Will keep in the freezer for up to one week, but best when fresh.