It really does take only 5 minutes to delight with this recipe, but you could even make this at the very last minute and serve it with a chocolate dessert. It is the ultimate soft serve. A blender produces the best results because it pulverizes the tiny seeds, but you could make it with a processor or hand held blender. And, if it is important in your world, this has no dairy or eggs, go figure.
Vegan Raspberry and Coconut Ice cream
Ingredients
- 3 full cups approx 300gm of frozen raspberries or another frozen fruit
- 1 cup of coconut cream (Ayam brand or Kara both are very thick and are available from any supermarket), chilled
- 3 Tablespoons of honey ( more or less to taste or you can use agave or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Put the coconut cream and raspberries into the blender and blitz till smooth.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of honey into the mixture and blitz again. Taste for sweetness, adding more honey if you like. I find 3 Tablespoon to be enough
- Eat immediately with roasted crushed nuts or a chocolate dessert.
- You can put into the freezer for several hours if you want to make it ahead.
- Note: It will freeze quite solid if left overnight
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an ice cream maker for this vegan raspberry coconut ice cream?
An ice cream maker gives the smoothest results, but you can also blend frozen coconut cream and raspberries in a food processor for a quick soft-serve texture. If freezing in a pan, stir every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
Will this taste strongly of coconut?
Full-fat coconut cream provides the base, so there is a noticeable coconut flavor. The raspberries balance it well. If you want less coconut taste, use coconut milk instead of cream, though the texture will be slightly less rich.
Can I use frozen raspberries instead of fresh?
Frozen raspberries work just as well and are often more affordable. No need to thaw them first if you are blending them into the base. They also help chill the mixture faster before churning.
Hey Tania! This is quite a lovely and interesting combination. I’ll definitely try it and I’m sure the kids are gonna love it.
Thanks to you…