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Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream has a smooth and creamy texture right out of the ice cream maker! It takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and you only need 6 simple ingredients to make it.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High Speed Blender I used a Vitamix Blender, but any blender will work!
  • 1 Ice Cream Maker I used the Cuisinart 1.5 quart ice cream maker.

Ingredients
  

  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 Cup Filtered Water
  • ½ Cup Raw Cashews You'll need to soak them in water for 1-2 hours.
  • ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar
  • 1+½ Tablespoons Vanilla Paste You can swap for a high-quality vanilla extract.
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by soaking the cashews in filtered water for 1-2 hours. When they're done soaking, drain the water.
  • Next, add soaked cashews, fresh filtered water, full fat coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla paste, and salt into a blender.
  • Blend the mixture on high for about 60-90 seconds then turn to a low setting and blend for about 15 seconds to remove foamy bubbles on the top.
  • Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker and churn for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Finally, transfer the ice cream mixture to a freezer safe container and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • When it comes out of the ice cream maker it has more of a soft serve consistency, but you can transfer it into a container and freeze for 30-60 minutes for 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 10-15 minutes before serving.
** See full post for more information and step by step photos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Keywords cashew milk vanilla ice cream, dairy free vanilla ice cream, healthy vanilla ice cream, vegan vanilla ice cream
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