Coconut Ice Cream

This creamy coconut ice cream recipe is a vegan and dairy free dessert you can make at home, with no ice cream maker required!

You can make this coconut ice cream with just FOUR ingredients:

Coconut milk

Vanilla extract

Sweetener of choice

A pinch of salt

In just a few easy steps, and with many different flavor options, a luxurious bowl of rich homemade coconut milk ice cream can be all yours!

For a low carb version, try this Keto Ice Cream

Above – Watch the video how to make coconut ice cream

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

To turn the vanilla version below into chocolate coconut milk ice cream instead, simply add one fourth cup of cocoa powder at the very beginning.

Or make Nutella coconut ice cream by stirring three to four tablespoons of chocolate hazelnut spread or this Homemade Nutella Recipe into the chocolate base.

You can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch process cocoa, raw cacao powder, or powdered hot chocolate mix for the chocolate ice cream.

Coconut Ice Cream Flavors

Coffee Ice Cream: Use the basic coconut ice cream recipe below. Add two teaspoons of regular or decaf instant coffee to the liquid ingredients.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream: Stir one fourth cup peanut butter into the liquid ingredients, and add some mini chocolate chips if desired.
Cookie Dough Ice Cream: Use the basic ice cream recipe. Stir in small spoonfuls of this Chickpea Cookie Dough Dipor pieces of your favorite eggless cookie dough (or the dough from any of my healthy cookies recipes) into the ice cream after blending.
Strawberry Ice Cream: Add one cup strawberries, stems removed, to the basic recipe before blending. Omit the extra half cup milk of choice.
Salted Caramel Ice Cream: Swirl in homemade Coconut Caramel and add a quick sprinkle of sea salt, and shaved chocolate if desired, to the top of each serving.

How to use a can of coconut milk

Canned coconut milk is one of my favorite ingredients to use in recipes.

It is a fantastic substitute for heavy cream in both sweet and savory dishes such as smoothies, milkshakes, pies, puddings, soups, or curries.

You can make Coconut Curry or my homemade Chocolate Truffles.

Can you make ice cream with coconut milk?

Yes, you absolutely can! If you have dairy allergies or are vegan, or even if you just want to try something new and delicious, coconut milk is the perfect ingredient to make rich and creamy ice cream without any actual cream.

Many big brands, such asHaagen Dazs, So Delicious, Ben & Jerry’s, and Halo Top, are even getting on the dairy free coconut ice cream bandwagon.

However, by making your own ice cream at home, not only do you control what ingredients go in (less sugar, and no corn syrup, gums, or preservatives), you also get to choose what flavors to make.

You can even make multiple flavors from the same base. Have fun experimenting!

*Side Note: If you want a lower-fat ice cream alternative that is also dairy free and vegan, check out the following healthy recipe for Banana Ice Cream

Recipe tips and tricks

Be sure to use full fat canned coconut milk for the recipe, not lite coconut milk.

And do not substitute a carton of refrigerated coconutmilk beverage, because this is not the same product and doesn’t contain enough fat to yield a creamy ice cream.

Culinary coconut milk usually comes in a can. Some popular brands of coconut milk include Thai Kitchen, Whole Foods, Goya, Chaokoh, or Native Forest.

Due to the lack of preservatives and gums, homemade ice cream is best the day it is made. This is when it will have the creamiest texture.

However, if you don’t mind a bit of an icy texture, you can technically store leftovers frozen in a covered container for up to a few weeks, thawing before eating.

For that rounded classic ice cream appearance, I like to scoop out the frozen dessert with an ice cream scoop instead of a spoon.

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A creamy and dairy free coconut ice cream recipe you can make at home, no ice cream maker required!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Yield 4 – 5 servings

5 from 385 votes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup additional coconut milk, or milk of choice
1/3 cup sweetener of choice, such as sugar or pure maple syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
optional ingredients for different flavors (see flavor ideas above)

Instructions

*Be sure to use full-fat canned coconut milk, not lite or coconutmilk beverage. Sweeteners that work include pure maple syrup, regular sugar, coconut sugar, honey, agave, brown sugar, or xylitol for a sugar-free ice cream.
Stir all ingredients (minus optional add-ins) together in a bowl. If you have an ice cream maker, simply transfer the mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s directions for your specific machine. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in ice cube trays, then blend the frozen ice cubes in a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix. Either eat the ice cream straight from the machine or freeze a few hours for a firmer texture. While homemade ice cream is best the day it is made,you can technically keep it frozen for up to a few weeks and thaw before eating.
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Notes

For a coconut-free version, try this Oat Milk Ice Cream Recipe.

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How to make coconut ice cream Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

How to Make the Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

1 Coconut.
1 Sugarcane.
1 Slush Ice.
1 Milk. Once you've gathered the required ingredients, head to a cooking station and place the above items into the pot - you'll need one piece of coal to start the cooking process.

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Is coconut ice cream better for you than regular ice cream? ›

While great for creating creamy frozen treats, coconut's high saturated fat count may elevate harmful LDL cholesterol levels, increasing risk for heart disease. Some coconut-based brands can have up to 250 calories, 15 grams of saturated fat and 20-plus grams of sugar per 1/2-cup serving.

Why is my coconut ice cream so hard? ›

My ice cream is too hard

Homemade ice cream usually contains much less air than the stuff you buy in the store. Air keeps ice cream soft. So the less there is, the harder your ice cream. It can also be caused by low fat or sugar content.

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How do I make Slush Ice in Dreamlight Valley? ›

The first step is to collect 15 Snowballs from the biome, these can be found on the ground around and about the land. After all 15 have been collected, players can take these to the Crafting Station with a Purified Night Shard Potion, which will be provided to the guest, and these two items will make Slush Ice.

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Can I use coconut milk instead of heavy cream in ice cream? ›

Shake up coconut milk cans, then open and pour into large bowl. Whisk in vanilla and sugar. Whisk until smooth and then pour into ice cream maker for 20-25 minutes. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour into a freezer safe tupperware.

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Is canned coconut milk the same as coconut cream? ›

Coconut cream is the same thing as coconut milk—coconut meat blended with water—but it contains less water. While coconut milk is thin like cow's milk, coconut cream is thick like whipped cream. You can find this fat-rich cream floating on the top of any canned coconut milk, or you can buy it in a dedicated can.

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Does coconut milk whip like heavy cream? ›

This trick is simple: Chill a can of coconut milk, then scoop out the coconut fat that separates out and solidifies (leaving the watery liquid behind), and whip it just like whipped cream. I first spotted this technique at Nutty Kitchen and I just had to try it for myself.

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What is the healthiest ice cream ever? ›

Halo Top Ice Cream

“It is creamy ice cream with low calories and no sugar,” Gomez said. “It is also gluten-free, kosher and protein-rich.” A 2/3-cup serving of Halo Top vanilla bean ice cream contains 100 calories, 7 total grams of sugar, 2 total grams of fat and 6 grams of protein. Each container includes 3 servings.

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What makes homemade ice cream softer? ›

Sugar, corn syrup or honey, as well as gelatin and commercial stabilizers, can all keep your ice cream at a softer consistency. Ice cream also stays softer when you store it in a shallow container, rather than a deep tub, and cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap to keep ice crystals from forming.

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How do you fix icy homemade ice cream? ›

To salvage an extra-frosty batch of homemade ice cream, leave it on the counter for 10 minutes before serving. If that doesn't do the trick, let it melt to liquid in the fridge, and then try re-spinning it, suggests editorial director of food and entertaining Sarah Carey.

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How do you melt ice in Disney Dreamlight? ›

With everything collected, you can now craft the Cold of Winter Potion. Take the potion to Elsa, who will then use it to upgrade your pickaxe. With that done, you can finally break the large ice blocks and clear a path through the remainder of Frosted Heights.