With strawberries in season and the weather getting much warmer, now is the perfect time to make strawberry ice cream. Just like my Chocolate coconut mousse/ice cream, this recipe uses coconut milk and gelatin. Plus, it's allergy-free and paleo!
The gelatin is used to keep the ice cream smooth and creamy. For this recipe it is sprinkled over a little bit of coconut milk and warmed gently until it dissolves. Vegans can use agar agar powder instead. There's no need to stir the mixture.
While the gelatin is dissolving, I made the strawberry puree in a blender, adding a little bit of water to help the strawberries blend more easily. Once I had a smooth puree, I added in the gelatin mixture, the rest of the coconut milk and remaining ingredients and blended until I had a smooth, pink custard.
I chilled the custard for 4 hours before churning it in an ice cream maker. For a firmer texture, another option is to pour the custard into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 3 hours. Either way, it is a delicious, creamy summer treat!
Recipe:
Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 c coconut milk (not lite)
- 2 t unflavored gelatin (or 3/4 t agar agar powder)
- 1/2 c maple syrup
- 1/4 t salt
- 3 c fresh strawberries, rinsed, drained, and hulled
- 2 t vanilla extract
- Add 1/3 cup coconut milk to a small saucepan. Slowly sprinkle with gelatin or agar agar powder. Let stand for 2 minutes until it softens and dry spots disappear. Warm over medium-low heat without stirring, until gelatin or agar agar dissolves.
- While the gelatin is dissolving, puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. You should have about 2 cups puree.
- Add the gelatin mixture, remaining coconut milk, maple syrup, salt and vanilla to the puree. Blend until smooth.
- Chill the custard for at least 4 hours. Scrape chilled custard into the canister of your ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately. For a firmer texture, spoon into a freezer-safe container, cover and freeze for 3 or more hours.
I can't wait to try this recipe! Maybe I'll even make your chocolate mousse/ice cream for a double scoop of allergy-free frozen perfection. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tali! Let me know which one you like the best!
DeleteI was just looking at ice cream makers on amazon today! YUM Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
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