Description
Homemade coconut ice cream delivers creamy tropical indulgence straight from Caribbean kitchens. Smooth coconut milk and pure vanilla create luxurious dessert perfection you will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) matcha powder
- 30 oz (850 g) full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight, using only the cream from 2 cans of 15 oz each)
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
- Coconut chips
- Dried fruit
- Nuts
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Cream Extraction: Carefully separate the dense, rich coconut cream from chilled coconut milk, discarding any residual liquid.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine coconut cream, maple syrup, matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture without any visible clumps.
- Blending Process: Employ an electric mixer or food processor to thoroughly incorporate ingredients, creating a silky-smooth base with vibrant green hues.
- Pan Preparation: Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for effortless removal of the frozen dessert.
- Mixture Transfer: Gently pour the matcha-infused mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Freezing Stage: Seal the pan with aluminum foil and place in the freezer, allowing the mixture to solidify completely for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Serving Preparation: Allow the frozen dessert to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, softening slightly to facilitate easy scooping.
- Final Presentation: Lift the ice cream from the pan using parchment paper edges, then slice or scoop into elegant portions and embellish with optional garnishes like dark chocolate chips, toasted coconut flakes, chopped almonds, or a delicate matcha powder sprinkle.
Notes
- Cream Extraction Technique: Chill coconut milk overnight to easily separate thick cream from liquid, ensuring a rich and creamy ice cream base.
- Whisking Precision: Blend ingredients thoroughly to eliminate matcha powder lumps, creating a smooth and consistent mixture that prevents grainy texture.
- Freezing Strategy: Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil to prevent ice crystal formation and protect the dessert from absorbing unwanted freezer odors.
- Serving Softening Trick: Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving, making scooping effortless and maintaining optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg