Maple Walnut Ice Cream Dairy Free
Indulge in the luxurious flavor of homemade Maple Walnut Ice Cream that's completely dairy-free and irresistibly creamy! This easy-to-make dessert combines the rich, velvety texture of full-fat coconut milk with the nutty essence of toasted walnuts and the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup. Thickened with a touch of arrowroot starch for a silky finish, and enhanced by a hint of vanilla and sea salt, this ice cream is churned to perfection without a drop of dairy. Perfect for those following a vegan or lactose-free diet, it’s a treat bursting with wholesome, plant-based goodness. Serve it as a decadent treat for hot summer days or as an elegant finish to a fall-inspired dinner. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with other desserts, this Maple Walnut Ice Cream is a must-try for those who love indulgence in every scoop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup Pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (toasted, if desired)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the full-fat coconut milk, almond milk, and pure maple syrup. Place the pan over medium heat and whisk gently to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot starch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Once the coconut milk mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Slowly whisk in the arrowroot slurry and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once the mixture is well-chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This process usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the chopped walnuts to the ice cream maker and allow them to mix evenly into the base.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours to firm up before serving.
Scoop, serve, and enjoy your creamy dairy-free maple walnut ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.5 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 818 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.1 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 665 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1987 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
