Dairy Free Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes

DAIRY-FREE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Add cocoa powder and half of the almond milk to saucepan over medium heat and whisk vigorously to combine. Add remaining almond milk and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat after 2-3 minutes.
• To a large mixing bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk until they lighten in color. Gradually add the sugar in small increments while whisking vigorously so the two emulsify. You'll know you're done when it's thick and you achieve a ribboning effect - the mixture will form a ribbon when held from the whisk over the bowl (see picture).
• Next, scoop in roughly 1/3 cup of the warm chocolate-almond milk mixture and whisk to combine, in order to temper the eggs (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Add remaining liquid slowly and mix until completely combined.
• Add xanthan gum to the mixture through a sifter and mix once more. This is not necessary, but will help the ice cream thicken.
• Lastly, add the vanilla extract and stir once more. Then cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6-8 hours until completely cooled. Don't forget to chill your ice cream maker canister overnight as well.
• Once chilled, pour the mixture into the pre-chilled ice cream container and prepare according to manufacturer's instructions. It should take 20-30 minutes.
• Either consume immediately as "soft serve" consistency, or freeze, covered for 6-8 hours in a freezer-safe container to harden. Let set out for 10-15 minutes before scooping.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Pour most of the coconut milk into a saucepan, reserving a splash in a small bowl for later. Add the sugar, cocoa, chocolate, sea salt flakes and vanilla to the pan. Heat gently for 10 mins until the sugar has dissolved and the chocolate has melted.
• Mix the cornflour with the reserved coconut milk until smooth. Pour into the hot milk mixture and cook for another 5-10 mins, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pourable custard consistency. Strain into a bowl then cover and leave to cool to room temperature.
• Pour the cooled custard into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 mins until you have a soft-scoop ice cream. Transfer to a freezerproof sealable container and freeze for up to three months, or until ready to serve. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a wide-based plastic tub or dish. Freeze for 3 hrs, stirring every 20 mins to break up any large ice crystals, until you have a soft ice cream. Transfer to a freezerproof sealable container and freeze until ready to serve. Leave to stand for 10 mins at room temperature before scooping into bowls or cones.