🥥🍈 Coconut Lime Ice Cream – Creamy, Tangy & Tropically Refreshing! ✨🍦
This Coconut Lime Ice Cream is the ultimate summer treat! Creamy coconut milk meets bright, zesty lime for a smooth, tropical dessert that’s dairy-free, super refreshing, and packed with flavor. Each bite is rich yet light, sweet with a citrusy kick – like a tropical vacation in a scoop! 🌴🍋🍨
📋 Ingredients:
• 2 cups full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
• 1 cup coconut cream (or more coconut milk for lighter texture)
• ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
• Zest of 2 limes
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut for texture
🥣 Directions:
1️⃣ Blend the Base:
In a blender or bowl, whisk together coconut milk, coconut cream, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2️⃣ Chill:
Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully cold.
3️⃣ Churn:
Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. In the last few minutes of churning, add the shredded coconut (if using).
4️⃣ Freeze:
Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–4 hours until scoopable.
5️⃣ Serve:
Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with extra lime zest or toasted coconut for an extra punch of flavor! 🥥🍈❄️
⏳ Prep Time: 10 mins | Chill Time: 2 hrs | Churn + Freeze Time: 4 hrs | Total Time: ~6 hrs
Servings: 6–8 | Calories: ~250 kcal per serving