Dreamy Date Ice Cream: New Obsession!
Date Ice Cream: whip up this naturally sweet, dairy-free treat in minutes. Enjoy a smooth and creamy texture, perfect for a refreshing dessert. No ice cream maker needed.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Place dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
- Add dates, coconut milk, coconut cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
- Cover and freeze for 4–6 hours, stirring once or twice during freezing if possible, for a creamier texture. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
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Notes
- For extra smoothness, ensure your dates are very soft after soaking. If they're still firm, soak them a little longer.
- While not strictly necessary, stirring the date ice cream mixture once or twice during freezing helps break up ice crystals and results in a creamier final texture.
- Storage: Store any leftover date ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. For best texture, let it soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before scooping. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- While not strictly necessary, stirring the date ice cream mixture once or twice during freezing helps break up ice crystals and results in a creamier final texture.
- Storage: Store any leftover date ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. For best texture, let it soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before scooping. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.