Vegan No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
This Vegan No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream offers a creamy, luscious dairy-free dessert made from ripe strawberries and full-fat coconut milk. Easy to prepare without any special equipment, it delivers refreshing, naturally sweet flavors perfect for vegan, lactose-intolerant, or anyone seeking a fresh fruity treat.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours (including freezing)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull about 2 cups of ripe strawberries. Blend them in a food processor or blender until smooth but still slightly textured to retain some freshness.
- Whip the Coconut Milk: Chill a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight. Scoop out the thick coconut cream (discard or save the watery part), and whip it using a hand mixer until fluffy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the blended strawberries, ⅓ cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the whipped coconut cream. Mix well to create a uniform, creamy batter.
- Freeze Without Churning: Pour the mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan or airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula, cover, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm but scoopable.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let your ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. This makes it easier to serve and enhances the creamy texture.
Notes
- Use fully chilled coconut milk: Cold coconut cream whips better, giving a lighter texture.
- Sweetness adjustment: Taste the batter before freezing and adjust maple syrup if preferred sweeter.
- Avoid watery texture: Use ripe, firm strawberries and drain excess liquid to prevent icy texture.
- Gentle folding: Fold the strawberry puree carefully to retain the whipped texture without deflating it.
- Storage container choice: Use a shallow, airtight container to speed up freezing and ease scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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