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Vegan Vanilla Custard Ice Cream (with Cherimoya!)

Vegan Vanilla Custard Ice Cream (with Cherimoya!)

Justine Colbert
Creamy vegan custard ice cream made with cherimoya, coconut cream, and vanilla. Dairy-free, no refined sugar, and no churning needed!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender preferred one linked above
  • ice cube trays preferred one linked above

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe cherimoyas seeds removed and flesh scooped out
  • 1 cup coconut cream from the top of a chilled can (chill in the fridge overnight or for several hours prior)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cut open the cherimoyas, remove all seeds, and scoop out the creamy flesh.
  • Add the cherimoya, coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
  • Pour the mixture into silicone ice cube trays and freeze for several hours or overnight.
  • Once fully frozen, pop the cubes out and return them to the blender.
  • Blend again until thick and smooth, adding a splash of dairy-free milk only if needed to help it blend.
  • Serve immediately as a soft-serve custard, or freeze again for a firmer texture.
Keyword cherimoya, dairy free, healthy ice cream, ice cream, vanilla, vegan custard