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Scoops of dairy-free ice cream in a metal bowl, garnished with frosted red currants and berries.

Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Savor a scoop of homemade dairy-free ice cream. This rich, velvety recipe uses coconut milk for the ultimate creamy texture.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ounces full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • toppings such as fresh berries chocolate syrup, or chopped nuts, optional

Instructions
 

  • Freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker for at least 24 hours before making the ice cream.
    Dairy-free ice cream in a rectangular glass container, partially covered by a wooden lid.
  • In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, maple syrup, honey, and sea salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until well combined and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.
    Stirring coconut milk, maple syrup, honey, and sea salt in a saucepan for dairy-free ice cream.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    Adding vanilla extract to the dairy-free ice cream mixture in a saucepan.
  • Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours.
    Transferring the dairy-free ice cream mixture to an airtight container for chilling.
  • Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency, approximately 20-35 minutes.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
    Placing a wooden lid on a glass container of dairy-free ice cream before freezing.
  • Thaw the ice cream for a few minutes at room temperature before serving. Top with your favorite toppings when serving.
    Thawing dairy-free ice cream in a glass container with an ice cream scoop and frozen berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 214mgFiber: 0.03g
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