I never thought I’d be the one to try making homemade ice cream, let alone ice cream that’s made with avocado, yet here I am doing it! I came across this idea a couple of days ago and right away I knew I wanted to try it! It’s super easy, not to mention tasty, and because there’s no churning required, it’s perfect for the lazy maker (me) and anyone who doesn’t have an ice cream machine (also me). I’ve combined this and this recipe to make one super recipe!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- One avocado
- One 14 oz can of coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar*
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- Equipment: pan you would use to make banana bread or a loaf in
*I used 1/2 cup sugar, but you can probably cut this down to 1/3 or even 1/4 cup – start with some, then add more if needed
Here’s what you do:
- Chill the loaf pan in fridge for 30 minutes
- Puree avocado, coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl
- In another large bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2-3 minutes
- With rubber spatula, fold half of the whipped cream into the avocado puree until combined and lumps have disappeared
- Fold that mixture back into the bowl with the whipped cream until combined and lumps have disappeared
- Pour into chilled loaf pan and place in freezer until firm, 4 hours or overnight
I added some coconut flakes and chocolate chips to my bowl for a finishing touch!
violetsams 