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Naturally Sweetened Vegan Cherry Ice Cream

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  • Author: Melanie@Veggiejam
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Freeze time: 120 minutes
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 750 ml 1x

Description

This fruity and creamy vegan cherry ice cream with chocolate chunks is naturally sweetened and requires just a few ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
  • 1 cup soft dates (150 g)
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen cherries (200 g)
  • 1 tsp guar gum
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • 1.4 - 1.75 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (40-50 g)
  • 2-3 tbsp liquid sweetener (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the chocolate in a blender and blend until creamy.
  2. Pour the cream into a pre-cooled ice cream maker and churn for about 30 min (see manufacturer's instructions).
  3. Afterwards, pour the ice cream into a casserole dish, add chopped chocolate and stir.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and place in the freezer for 1-2 hrs.
  5. Serve the ice cream in pre-cooled glasses or waffle cones and enjoy!

Notes

No ice cream maker? No problem!

  1. Blend all the ingredients as described.
  2. Add the cream to a casserole dish, cover it and place it in the freezer.
  3. Take it out every 30 min and stir, starting from the edges (that's where it starts to freeze first).
  4. Repeat this step until you reach the desired consistency.

This process is quite elaborate but this way you avoid the formation of ice crystals and you end up with a creamy texture.