Basil Coconut Ice Cream
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4.4
Basil Coconut Ice Cream
Description
Basil Coconut Ice Cream combines tightly packed fresh basil leaves blended into full-fat coconut milk and sweetened with pure maple syrup. A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor balance. The ingredients are blended thoroughly until smooth, removing any visible basil pieces if desired by straining, or left in for texture. The mixture is then churned in an ice cream maker until thick and creamy, then frozen to set.
The resulting ice cream showcases a clean, bright basil flavor complemented by the rich mouthfeel of coconut milk, creating a refreshing yet indulgent dessert. It offers a subtle herbal note uncommon in typical ice cream varieties, making it a distinct twist for fans of fresh herbs and tropical flavors.
This ice cream can be served alone as a chilly dessert or paired with fresh fruit. It is dairy-free when prepared with coconut milk but can be made with heavy cream or half & half for a creamier version if dairy is preferred.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- 2.5 coconut milk 14-ounce cans full-fat, or 4 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup pure maple syrup to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely creamy and no chunks of basil are visible (if this is not possible in your blender you can strain out the basil pieces with a fine wire strainer/colander if you would like or you can leave the basil pieces in the mixture).
- Follow the instructions of your ice cream maker. You'll likely need to freeze the ice cream bowl overnight prior to making the ice cream. Pour the ice cream base into the ice cream maker and turn it on. Allow it to churn until very thick and ice cream maker begins to slow down. Transfer to a loaf pan or sealable container and freeze.
Notes
- Replace canned coconut milk with heavy cream or a combination of heavy cream and half & half for a dairy version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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