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Salted caramel ice cream in a glass cup with a bite taken out.

Dairy Free Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Salted Caramel Ice Cream is an indulgent summer treat that's naturally sweetened with dates! It's easy to make, and you only need 5 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High Speed Blender
  • 1 Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Medjool Dates
  • 27 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 3 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar
  • 3 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by soaking the pitted dates in water for 20 minutes. Then drain the water from the dates.
  • Add the soaked medjool dates, 2 cans of full fat coconut milk, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into a high speed blender.
  • Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes or until it's a smooth and creamy consistency. Then blend on low for 15-20 seconds to remove any bubbles or froth from the top of the mixture.
  • Pour the creamy ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
  • Once the ice cream is thick and creamy, transfer into a loaf pan or freezer safe container. Freeze for 30-60 minutes for a firmer consistency.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • When it comes out of the ice cream maker it has more of a soft, creamy texture, but you can transfer it into a container and freeze for 30-60 minutes for a firmer consistency.
  • The ice cream base for the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker must be stored in the freezer for 24 hours prior to making the ice cream.
  • On a hot summer day this ice cream will melt quickly once removed from the ice cream maker. I recommend freezing longer so it can harden before scooping.
  • For best results, I recommend using an electric ice cream maker, but you can use a no churn method by freezing the mixture for 6-8 hours or overnight.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. If the container does not have a cover, it will get freezer burn.
Leave the ice cream at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Because of the dates and full fat coconut milk, it does maintain a pretty soft texture even after freezing overnight.
** See full post for more information and step by step photos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 158mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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