Coconut Ice Cream Recipe without Cream
This No-Churn, Vanilla-Coconut Ice Cream Recipe without cream will blow your mind! This recipe requires only 3 ingredients, and has 3 simple steps. It's super rich, amazingly creamy, and not overwhelmingly coconut-y. The flavor is both vanilla and coconut in a perfect union. This was inspired the abundance of coconuts and coconut flavored foods here in Brazil. You can add in any other ingredients you want! Add toasted coconut, chocolate chips, crushed cookies, peanut butter, the options are endless.
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
Ice Cream
- 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cans Coconut Milk, Full Fat, unsweetened ( two 13-14 ounce cans)
Optional mix-ins
- ¼-1/2 cup Toasted shredded coconut (or...caramel sauce, crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or any other options if you want.)
Instructions
Prepare Ahead
- Place the 2 unshaken cans of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. This will allows the coconut cream to separate from the liquid.
Make the ice cream
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until combined. Set aside.
- After chilling, without shaking them, open the cans of coconut milk. Scoop out the solid coconut cream that should be on top, leaving the liquid behind. You will likely get ¼-1/2 of the can that is liquid. Save this to add to a smoothie or soup. Transfer the coconut cream to a mixing bowl. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip the cream.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the coconut cream until it's fluffy and you can see soft peaks.
- Add a couple heaping spoonfuls of the whipped cream to the condensed milk mixture. Mix until combined, as the condensed milk is thick and this will help to loosen it up. Pour the condensed milk mixture into the large mixing bowl with the whipped coconut cream and fold it together using a spatula until as smooth as possible.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container (a loaf pan is a perfect size) and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
- During this time, if your coconut is not toasted, place ¼-1/2 cup of coconut on a sheet pan in a 350 F degree oven for 5 minutes just until it starts to brown. Take it out of the oven and set aside.
- After 2 hours in the freezer, you can mix in toasted coconut (save some for the top!) - or caramel sauce, crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or any other options if you want. You can also just leave it and add as toppings.
- Then place the ice cream back in the freezer for about another 3-4 hours or until completely frozen.
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer about 5-10 minutes before serving. Scoop, top with toasted coconut and enjoy!
Notes
- Can I use light coconut milk instead of regular coconut milk? Yes, you can use light coconut milk if you prefer in this ice cream recipe. However, keep in mind that the texture with be less creamy and the flavor may vary slightly compared to using regular coconut milk.
- Coconut Cream - If you can find canned coconut cream, you can absolutely use that without worrying about skimming. Use the entire cans as this will just add more yummy coconut ice cream.
- Can I add other flavors or mix-ins to the coconut ice cream? Absolutely! As mentioned earlier, you can customize your coconut ice cream recipe anyway that you want, just wait for 2 hours in the freezer before mixing in any additional flavoring ingredients so that they do not just sink to the bottom. Some options include toasted shredded coconut, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, crushed cookies, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, etc. The ideas are endless!
- How long will this ice cream recipe without cream last? Once the coconut ice cream is fully frozen, you can store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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Is this ice cream recipe vegan?
This specific recipe includes sweetened condensed milk, which is made from dairy. Therefore, it is not suitable for vegans. However, you can modify the recipe by using a vegan condensed milk alternative, such as Coconut Sweetened Condensed Milk.