Description
This creamy and indulgent Coconut Ice Cream recipe combines rich coconut milk and cream with a touch of sweetness, perfectly churned to silky smoothness. Naturally dairy-free and bursting with tropical flavor, it’s an ideal homemade treat for coconut lovers looking for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 400g can coconut milk
- 400g can coconut cream
- 150g caster sugar
- 50g liquid glucose
- 2 tsp cornflour
To Serve
- Shaved coconut or toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Tip all of the ingredients, except the coconut flakes, into a saucepan over low-medium heat. Gently bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring to dissolve the sugar and prevent burning. Cook for 1 minute at the simmering stage.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature, which will take about 1 hour. Cooling is important to ensure proper churning and texture development in the ice cream.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the cooled mixture into your ice cream machine. Churn for 30 minutes to 1 hour according to your machine’s instructions. The mixture will have a soft-serve consistency after churning.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Scrape the churned ice cream into a freezerproof container or loaf tin. Freeze it for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm and scoopable.
- Serve: Serve the coconut ice cream in cones or bowls. Garnish with shaved coconut or toasted coconut flakes if desired for an extra layer of texture and flavor.
Notes
- Liquid glucose helps to create a smoother texture and prevents ice crystallization.
- Make sure the mixture is completely cooled before churning to help the machine work efficiently and improve texture.
- If you don’t have an ice cream machine, you can freeze the mixture and stir every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until smooth.
- The ice cream keeps well frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
- To toast coconut flakes, place them in a dry pan over medium heat and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: coconut ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, vegan dessert, homemade ice cream, tropical dessert
