Description
Indulge in the creamy, tropical flavors of this Coconut Chip Ice Cream. A luscious blend of coconut milk and cream with sweet chocolate chips, this homemade treat is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk (well shaken)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins:
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (toasted, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Whisk together coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and salt until sugar dissolves. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Process the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker. Add chocolate chips and toasted coconut in the last 5 minutes of churning.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer the churned ice cream to a container, freeze for 4 hours until firm. Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use more coconut milk or coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Toast the coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
