Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
A rich and creamy homemade coconut ice cream that combines unsweetened coconut milk, heavy cream, and sugar with a hint of vanilla. This recipe produces a smooth, soft-serve style ice cream that can be enjoyed immediately or frozen further for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Total Time: 35-45 minutes plus optional freezing
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 14 oz can coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 cups heavy cream (can substitute half and half if needed)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Freeze Ice Cream Maker Bowl: Prepare your ice cream maker by freezing the bowl overnight or as per the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it’s fully frozen before use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Pour Mixture into Ice Cream Maker: Transfer the prepared mixture into the frozen ice cream maker bowl, scraping the sides to include all the sugar and liquid.
- Churn Ice Cream: Run the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions, typically for 25-35 minutes, until the mixture reaches a creamy, soft-serve consistency.
- Serve or Freeze: Enjoy the ice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture or transfer it to a 1.5-quart container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 6 hours to overnight to achieve a scoopable, firmer texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the ice cream maker bowl is thoroughly frozen before starting to churn.
- Substituting half and half for heavy cream will reduce the fat content slightly but still maintain creaminess.
- You can customize by adding shredded coconut or mix-ins once the ice cream is partially churned.
- Store leftover ice cream covered in the freezer to prevent ice crystals.
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