Description
This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream is a creamy, fruity, and refreshing plant-based dessert made with ripe strawberries and full-fat coconut milk. It offers a rich, smooth texture and vibrant strawberry flavor without any dairy, perfect for a healthy, delicious summer treat.
Ingredients
Strawberry Mixture
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Thickening Agent
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Final Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook Strawberries: Add the strawberries, sugar, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
- Mash or Blend Strawberries: Once cooked, lightly mash the strawberries with a fork or blend until smooth, depending on your texture preference.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Thicken Strawberry Mixture: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the hot strawberry mixture and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until it slightly thickens.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the strawberry mixture to cool completely.
- Add Coconut Milk and Vanilla: Stir in the full-fat coconut milk and vanilla extract thoroughly into the cooled mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the combined mixture for at least 2 hours, ensuring it is thoroughly chilled before churning.
- Churn the 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.
- Freeze for Firmness: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours to firm up.
- Serve: Before scooping, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easy serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Frozen strawberries may be substituted, but fresh strawberries yield the brightest flavor.
- For extra fruit texture, add chopped strawberries during the last few minutes of churning.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the chilled mixture in a shallow container and stir vigorously every 30–45 minutes until completely frozen to break up ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
