This super creamy raw vegan ice cream is so rich and satisfying, you won't believe it's vegan. If you don't have an ice cream maker, try pouring the cream into ice cube trays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5minutes
Total Time 5minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal
Author Stephanie Stiavetti
Ingredients
1cupcashews(no need to soak)
1 1/2cupwater
1/3cupraw agave
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/3cupraisins(This is the secret ingredient that imparts the rich/buttery flavor)
1wholevanilla beancut in half and scrape out the seeds (or you can use 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
1 to 2tablespoonscacao butter or coconut oilor young coconut meat (I used coconut)
Instructions
Take all the above ingredients and blend in Vitamix for one minute, until everything is blended smoothly. Next, run your base through a cheesecloth, catching all of the particles and making your base is super smooth. .
At this point, it is best to 'pre-chill' the mixture. If you simply dump the mixture into the ice cream maker now, it won't set up properly, and it will be less firm than even soft serve. Place it in the fridge for a few hours, or if you've gotta gave that ice cream ASAP, put the mixture in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes. You want it to be cool, but not to the point where ice crystals are starting to form. (SPECIAL NOTE: do not use the ice cream maker 'bowl' to do the pre-cooling. The base will freeze to the bowl, and the batch will be ruined.)
When the mixture is sufficiently cool, pour it into your ice cream maker. It should take about 30 minutes to reach the ideal consistency. Eat immediately, or stash in an airtight container to freeze for later. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can simply freeze the mixture in ice cube trays.
See below for variations.
Notes
Andy recommends these additions:
Carob (about 2 Tbsp)
Cocoa nibs (a small handful)
Raw cacao powder mixed with cocoa butter
Strawberries
Nuts
etc...
He notes: "The exact quantity of each of the above ingredients will vary based on taste and the quality/moisture content of your ingredients, but I usually add anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 cup total volume at this stage in the game."Once you've added any additional ingredients, toss everything back into your Vitamix (which you've rinsed out to get rid of large particles) and blend until desired texture. Be careful not to liquefy anything you want to remain chunky. Run through your ice cream maker.Nutritional analysis is based on using just one tablespoon coconut oil.