Description
Enjoy a creamy and smooth vanilla ice cream crafted with natural plant-based ingredients. This recipe offers a luscious texture and authentic vanilla flavor that is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins. Perfect for all ages, it’s a refreshing and indulgent plant-based treat made without dairy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based milk (such as coconut or almond milk)
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or agave nectar)
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine the plant-based milk and plant-based cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the natural sweetener until completely dissolved. Warm the mixture gently without boiling.
- Add Flavor and Thickener: Remove the mixture from heat. Whisk in the natural vanilla extract and natural gelling agent until fully combined to ensure a creamy consistency without icy crystals.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and the gelling agent to activate for better texture.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight to achieve scoopable firmness and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality natural vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Chill the base well before churning to improve freezing speed and texture.
- Allow adequate freezing time to ensure firm scoops.
- Add any crunchy or chunky mix-ins near the end of churning to keep their texture.
- Stop churning once the mixture thickens to avoid an overly dense or buttery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Churning and Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vanilla ice cream, plant-based ice cream, dairy free, vegan dessert, creamy vanilla
