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    Coconut blueberry ice cream

    Published: May 9, 2020 · Modified: Jan 26, 2023 by Sarah Brooks

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    This coconut blueberry ice cream is a gorgeous mix of creamy coconut with fresh blueberries. It's refined sugar-free and plant-based with no eggs or dairy so great for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.

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    I've been making ice cream for ages but this coconut blueberry ice cream is my first crack at a dairy-free version. A friend of mine has a little one who's dairy free and they have all been missing their ice cream. I also made a cashew blueberry ice cream, however, the coconut really shines through in this ice cream. It's creamy and blueberry and very delicious with a strong coconut flavor.

    Looking for more fabulous blueberry desserts? Why not try making my blueberry coulis which is perfect drizzled over my no bake blueberry cheesecake. Delicious!

    In the mood for more delectable ice creams? Check out my full collection of Cuisinart ice cream maker recipes (that work well in other brands ice cream makers too!).   

    How to make coconut blueberry ice cream

    ice cream ingredients

    It's easier to make the three elements first, cashew milk, cashew butter, and blueberry jam, then combine them all at the end.

    To make the cashew milk

    Adding raw cashews to bowl
    Adding boiling water to raw cashews

    Cover the raw cashews with boiling water in a heat-proof bowl and soak for one hour. If you're worried about the boiling water affecting the nutritional qualities of the nuts you can soak them in cold water overnight in the fridge instead.

    Straining cashews
    Adding water to cashews
    Blending cashew milk

    Strain well, then add to a deep bowl or jug you can use an immersion blender with the cold water. This can be regular tap water, it doesn't need to be cold from the fridge or room temperature. Blend well until the cashew milk is smooth with no large nut pieces. You can also use a food processor but I don't recommend using a blender. They are a pain to clean and the smaller pieces tend to get stuck in the bottom so you don't get an even, smooth mix.

    To make the cashew butter

    Adding roasted cashews to chopping bowl
    Cashew bread crumbs
    cashews creeping up side chopper
    Cashew butter with large particles

    This element could not be easier. Put the roasted cashew nuts into the chopping bowl of an immersion blender or clean food processor. Blend until the nuts start to resemble fine bread crumbs. Add the coconut oil and continue to blend until you have fine, smooth cashew butter with no large nut pieces, and it's lovely and smooth. This would be a delicious spread on toast in place of peanut butter, but we have bigger plans for it!

    To make the blueberry jam

    Adding blueberries to pot
    Adding maple syrup to pot
    Jammy blueberries ready to cool

    Add the blueberries and maple syrup to a small pot. Simmer, stirring frequently until the blueberries and syrup is reduced by about a third and form a lovely concentrated jammy consistency.

    blending blueberry jam

    Allow the mix to cool. Put into a deep-sided bowl you can use an immersion blender and blend until smooth. You want to make sure all the skins are broken down to release that wonderful color and grind up the blueberry seeds as much as possible.

    Add the lemon juice and mix well.

    To finish making the coconut blueberry ice cream mix

    Adding cashew milk to bowl
    Adding cashew butter to bowl
    Adding coconut cream
    Adding blueberry jam to coconut mix
    Blending in blueberry jam

    Shake the can of coconut cream well. Add the coconut cream, cashew milk, cashew butter, salt, and vanilla essence to a bowl. Blend well with an immersion blender. Add the blueberry jam mix and blend well again. Chill in the fridge, for at least three hours.

    Check the total volume of your ice cream mix and make sure it doesn't exceed the maximum volume allowed of your ice cream churner. This mix is made about 4 ¾ cups (1.125 liters). The maximum capacity of my ice cream machine is 4 ¼ cups (1 liter) so I took out enough to reduce the volume to this, then churned the last little bit at the end.

    If using a self-refrigerating ice cream machine like mine, turn it on for about ten minutes before churning to chill the machine and put your storage container in the freezer to chill. Otherwise, take the churner freezer bowl out of the freezer just before churning.

    Churning ice cream
    Churned ice cream in machine

    Churn the ice cream. It will be the consistency of soft serve when done. Eat immediately or transfer to a chilled container and freeze until firm.

    How to serve

    Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit for five minutes to soften up if it's too hard to scoop. Delicious with some extra blueberries and a sprinkle of coconut on top or on its own. Dig in and enjoy!

    churned ice cream on board

    How to store

    Store this ice cream in a sealed, airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. After this, the ice cream may start to become a little icy, but it will still be delicious.

    Have you made this recipe? I'd love to know how it went in the comment below 🙂

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    Coconut blueberry ice cream

    Coconut blueberry ice cream

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    This coconut blueberry ice cream is a gorgeous mix of creamy coconut with sweet blueberries. Its refined sugar free and plant based.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Chilling time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 serves (â…” cup each), approx.
    Calories 574 kcal

    Equipment

    • ice cream maker
    • immersion blender with chopping bowl attachment OR a food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 9zo (270ml) can coconut cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1 pinch salt

    Cashew milk

    • ¾ cup (110gms) raw cashews
    • 2 - 3 cups boiling water, for soaking
    • ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon cold water *from the tap or room temp is fine

    Cashew butter

    • 1 cup (150gms) roasted cashews
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

    Blueberry jam

    • 3 cups (450gms) blueberries
    • ¾ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Make the cashew milk, cashew butter and blueberry jam first, then combine the elements

    Cashew milk

    • Put raw cashews into a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for one hour. *Alternatively you can soak the cashews in cold water overnight.
    • Strain off water and put cashews into a deep sided bowl that's safe to use with an immersion blender. Add cold water and blend well with immersion blender, food processor or blender. Blend very well until cashew milk is smooth and no longer gritty. This may take several minutes.

    Cashew butter

    • Add roasted cashews to chopping bowl of immersion blender or food processor. Blend, checking regularly until resembles fine breadcrumbs.
    • Add coconut oil and continue to blend until a fine paste forms, similar to smooth peanut butter.

    Blueberry jam

    • Add blueberries and maple syrup to a small pot
    • Simmer on low, stirring frequently until thick and jammy and water has reduced by about one third, about 30 minutes.
    • Allow to cool, then transfer to a deep sided bowl you can use an immersion blender in or put cool mix into a clean food processor. Blend until smooth and not gritty anymore.
    • Add lemon juice and mix well.

    To assemble ice mix

    • Shake the can of coconut cream well.
    • Add coconut cream, cashew milk and cashew butter to a deep sided bowl. Blend well with an immersion blender or in a food processor. Add salt and vanilla essence, mix well.
    • Add blueberry jam and mix well.
    • Chill ice cream mix well, for at least three hours
    • Check the total volume of your mix and compare to the the maximum volume of your ice cream maker. This made about 37 fl oz (1.1litres). If the liquid volume exceeds the maximum capacity of your machine you will need to do it in two batches.
    • If using a self churning ice cream machine turn it on approx. ten minutes before churning, other wise take your bowl out of the freezer just before churning.
    • Churn ice cream until its the consistency of soft serve. This took about 30 mins in my machine.
    • Eat immediately or transfer into a chilled container and freeze until firm.
    • To serve take out of the freezer for a few mins, scoop and enjoy!

    Notes

    The secret to this recipe is to blend the individual elements well.  You will need a good quality immersion blender or a good food processor for this.  I do not recommend using a blender as the bits can get stuck in the bottom.  
    You can use fresh or frozen blueberries.  Berrys will vary in their ripeness and sweetness.  You may need to add more maple syrup if using very tart unripe berries.   

    Nutrition

    Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 603mgFiber: 5gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

    Keywords: dairy free, egg free, ice cream machine, plant based, vegan
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    1. Chloe says

      May 10, 2020 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      I can't believe how simple and beautiful this ice cream is! The colour is just incredible. I'll absolutely be giving this a try soon.

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    2. Robyn says

      May 13, 2020 at 3:11 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious sounding ice cream, and so great that those on a diary free diet can enjoy it too!

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