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New Delhi: Fall has arrived, but if you are still craving for ice cream, forget popular flavours like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Try coconut ice cream for a change, that is certainly a delicious dessert to indulge in, and once you taste it, you will become its fan forever. Made with only a few ingredients, this ice cream recipe is also very simple to make. Whether you use coconut milk, cream, or flakes, you are in for a tropical-inspired treat any time you include this decadent fruit.
Coconut ice cream is a treat that is refreshing, light and irresistibly smooth. This homemade version, unlike heavy and store-bought varieties, brings together the goodness of coconut milk. The best part is that you don’t need fancy equipment to whip it up. Get ready to scoop into something delectable and keep things naturally flavourful while the hot weather is far from over.
Here is the list of ingredients and a step-by-step guide to creamy coconut ice cream at home.
Ingredients
Fresh coconut cubes: 1 cup
Milk: 1 ½ cups
Whipping cream powder or chilled heavy cream: 1 cup
Powdered sugar: ½ cup
Vanilla essence: ½ tsp
Method
1. To prepare coconut milk, take the fresh coconut cubes and blend them with milk.
2. Strain using a muslin cloth or fine sieve to extract smooth coconut milk and set it aside.
3. Add whipping cream powder to a chilled bowl or use chilled heavy cream.
4. Pour in 1 cup of cold milk and beat with a hand mixer until it turns light, fluffy, and creamy.
5. Blend the whipped cream, prepared coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla essence. Beat again for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
6. Transfer the mixture into a coconut shell or any airtight container. Cover and freeze overnight.
Scoop out this creamy, refreshing homemade coconut ice cream straight from the coconut shell and enjoy with your friends and family.