5-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

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Get a fresh taste of summer with this Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream! It requires just 5 ingredients and it's so easy to make. Just blend and chill the mixture, then let your ice cream maker work its magic!

There's just nothing like homemade ice cream. Especially, when it's loaded with fresh strawberry flavor. It's heavenly!

This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is straight out of the Incredible Vegan Ice Cream cookbook by Deena Jalal. She is the founder and owner of the FoMu ice cream shops in Boston, Massachusetts. All of her treats are completely vegan and made with natural ingredients.

I've heard so many rave reviews about FoMu's delicious ice cream, but haven't made it out there yet. BUT, now, I can make it in the comfort of my own home! How awesome is that?

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Inside you'll find 46 ice cream recipes like Chocolate S'more, Rockier Road, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Banoffee Pie, Cold Brew and so much more. I can't wait to try them all!

There are an additional 14 recipes that are used in the ice cream, for toppings or standalone treats. You'll find recipes like Vanilla Bean Caramel, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Whipped Coconut Cream, Vanilla Short Bread and Chocolate Cake.

The recipes are very straightforward and require very simple ingredients. There are just a handful of recipes that call for uncommon ingredients like saffron, black sesame seeds, and rosewater. They look incredible though and probably worth it!

Besides the delicious recipes, the book is filled with beautiful photos that will make you drool!

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE VEGAN STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM:

(full ingredient amount in recipe card below)

1 - Fresh Strawberries
2 - Canned Coconut Milk
3 - Cane Sugar
4 - Agave Nectar
5 - Lemon Juice

 

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

• Use a high-speed blender to mix the strawberries, coconut milk, sugar, agave, and lemon juice. Cover and chill the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

• Once it’s chilled, add the mixture to your Ice Cream Maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Most machines take 10 to 15 minutes depending on the temperature
  of the mix, and when it’s finished it should look like soft serve.
• Once it’s churned, transfer the ice cream to a large, freezer-safe container, smooth the top and cover it tightly. Freeze it for at
  least 5 to 6 hours, or until it is firm. Store this ice cream in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 week

DO I NEED AN ICE CREAM MAKER?

You really need one to get a super smooth and creamy consistency. It's so worth it! There are so many affordable ones on the market, and I highly recommend picking one up.

Especially if you buy store-bought ice cream. Over time, you'll be saving a lot! I've had this Cuisinart for years and it always yields a perfect batch of ice cream and it gets lots of use! It's light, yet sturdy and it's a nice size for storing.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST VEGAN ICE CREAM:

1 - Make sure your ice cream maker bowl is placed in the back of your freezer and keep it in there for 18-24 hours (or according to instruction manual). Only take it out when everything is prepped and ready to go. Otherwise, it will start to defrost.

2 - Always chill the ice cream mixture before adding it to the ice cream maker. This will create the best ice cream consistency at a faster rate. Put in the back of your fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

3 - This is optional, but I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of vodka to keep it from freezing too solid. It works like a charm! You just add it along with the mixture ingredients. You won't taste the vodka at all.

Alternatively, you can add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of canned coconut milk. You will need to lightly simmer the ice cream mixture, then you add the cornstarch mixture and cook until slightly thickened for about 2-3 minutes. Not too long, or it will get too thick. Let the mixture completely cool before chilling in the fridge.

4 - Don't overfill your ice cream maker bowl or it will overflow when it starts to thicken. Your instruction manual will provide a maximum fill line.

5 - If you want to add mix-ins to your ice cream, just add them the last minute of churning. Don't add large pieces because this could break your machine. Plus, larger pieces will probably freeze solid and break your teeth.

 

INTERESTED IN MORE FROZEN TREATS? HERE ARE SOME YOU MIGHT LIKE:

• Coconut Lime Popsicles
• Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream bars
• Mocha Cheesecake Bites

I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

If you make this Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

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