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    August 28, 2020 Flexitarian Recipes

    Coconut Peach Ice Cream

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    Coconut Peach Ice Cream: A Plant-Based Treat

    Oh, ice cream. So delicious, especially in August. Especially when it's homemade. I've been in a cookie mood for dessert lately, but this was a refreshing change and the perfect vehicle for ripe peaches. It has been a LONG time since I've had a homemade version and I was a little stressed to try my hand at it, but a KitchenAid ice cream mixer attachment I had given Cliff as a present a few years ago has been staring at me and I decided to pull off the Band-Aid. So glad I did and I fear I'll be heading down the ice-cream-flavor-rabbit-hole now. (That's ok, right?) If you aren't a coconut fan, I would suggest making a few editions, which I will mention later. Otherwise, I hope this coconut peach ice cream recipe will be one you enjoy for a long time to come! 

    Pro Tip:

    Make sure your ice cream mixture is as cold as it can be without freezing before adding it to an ice cream machine or mixer. This will help prevent large water crystals from forming and making the end result icy. 

    ingredients for homemade coconut peach ice cream

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    Tips for a delicious homemade, plant-based ice cream

    I decided to try to make this plant-based - mostly because I like a challenge - and it is fun to try new things. There are a few points to note in order to make this as successful as possible. 

    • If you use coconut milk, be sure to use the full fat version. 
    • The addition of the cornstarch helps to make this creamy, since it is eggless. 
    • Coconut sugar gives this recipe an extra "coconutty" flavor, and gives it a more golden color. Of course, the peaches do help with this, too! 
    • Make sure the ice cream mixture is cold before stirring it in the machine. 
    • If you aren't a coconut-forward fan, either substitute the coconut sugar for granulated sugar OR substitute both the coconut milk and coconut sugar. 
    • Pure vanilla extract adds a hint of sweetness to the overall result. 
    coconut peach ice cream in container


    Recipe

    homemade peach ice cream

    Coconut Peach Plant-Based Ice Cream

    A tropical delight for your taste buds, this ice cream is made from silky coconut milk, ripe Southern peaches, and a little extra love.
    3 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 12 hours hrs
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups peaches, diced reserve ½ cup of diced peaches
    • 3¾ cups full-fat coconut milk approx. 2 13.5 oz. cans
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar or, sugar of your choice
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • If using a mixer (like a Kitchenaid attachment), freeze overnight. The mixing bowl needs to be as cold as possible when used.
    • In a food processor or blender, blend 2 ½ cups of the diced peaches.
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, add coconut milk. Once warm, stir in coconut sugar until dissolved. Slowly add cornstarch and vanilla extract until dissolved.
    • Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool completely. Let sit in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. If you need to cool it faster, place in a Ziploc bag and submerge in an ice bath.
    • Attach ice cream bowl to stand mixer. Set the mixer to the stir setting and pour in ice cream mixture. Add the final ½ cup of diced peaches. Allow to mix for about 30 minutes. If using a different machine, follow the necessary instructions.
    • Scoop mixture into a plastic or metal container and freeze for about 6 more hours or overnight.

    Notes

    Failure to make sure your ice cream mixture is completely cold before adding to the ice cream mixer means that it will form large ice crystals and loose some creaminess, creating an icier texture. 
    Keyword banana coconut oatmeal, coconut milk, dessert, ice cream, peach, peaches, plant based, sweets, vegan
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    homemade peach ice cream


    scoop of homemade peach ice cream drizzled with chocolate

    I know I've been on a peach kick for National Peach Month and am STILL enjoying it to the fullest extent possible. In fact, I'm going to whip up some more peach crostini pretty soon. Ripe peaches are only available for a short window, so I hope I have enough to be sick of them come September! Do you have a favorite ice cream recipe, or flavor? I'm excited to try some fun new concoctions pretty soon! 

    Until next time, cheers to your #hearthhealthhappiness! 🍑 

    pinterest pin of scoop of homemade coconut peach ice cream | food blog | hearth health happiness

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    1. Elaine says

      August 05, 2024 at 7:58 am

      3 stars
      Didn’t love it unfortunately. The corn starch made it taste a little “doughy”. I think if made into a slurry with cold liquid and boiling with the coconut milk for at least a minute it would have helped. In the back of my mind I knew that was the best way to use cornstarch but I followed the recipe exactly. Next time I’d probably skip the cornstarch altogether and maybe add more peaches and some cinnamon. Flavor was a little bland. Texture was awesome though.

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      • Melanie Lorick says

        August 11, 2024 at 12:24 pm

        Thank you so much for your honest feedback! I'm sorry to hear the cornstarch didn’t work out as expected. Your idea to add more peaches and cinnamon sounds delicious! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the texture, and I hope your next attempt turns out just the way you like it. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

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