As it’s boiling hot in Cyprus at the moment (and probably will continue to be for a few more months) I’ve come around to experiment some more with creamy, dairy-free ice cream flavours, that are both refined sugar-free and vegan. As you might now, I’m a great advocate for indulging in local fruits and veggies, if possible. Since cherries have been wonderfully ripe and available here for the past weeks, I just had to create a cooling delicious flavor with them. And I gotta say, this Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream was more than I’ve ever hoped for!
Making ice cream without a fancy machine (not talking about banana ice cream here, which is amazing on its own – but a whole different level) is usually quite time and money consuming, so I was hoping for something more simple but equally delicious. The tricky part when it comes to the art of ice cream making is usually the creaminess. If you add too much water, it gets too icy, if you don’t add enough it might not be smooth enough.
The secret weapon in this delicious Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream, is not only my favorite kitchen tool: a good high-speed blender (like my Optimum 9200), but also a combination of cashews and full-fat coconut cream. The high fat content from whole nuts is not only what makes it rich and creamy like normal dairy ice cream, but also incredibly delicious! 🙂
If you decide to give these beauties a try, let me know! Leave a comment and rate it – it’s so helpful to me and other readers. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag me (@thetastyk) and #thetastyk on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with. Love and enjoy! ♥
K xx
- 1.5 cups cashews, soaked overnight
- 1 (14oz) can full-fat coconut cream
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla powder or extract
- 1 cup fresh/frozen sweet cherries, pitted
- ½ cup dark vegan chocolate chips/chunks
- Soak the cashews in water overnight, rinse and drain them properly.
- Add them into a highs-speed blender together with the coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla and blend on medium speed until creamy.
- Line a cake/bread loaf tin with parchment paper and pour in the smooth mixture.
- Add in the cherries and chocolate and take a spoon to swirl and mix around the ingredients.
- Place in the freezer for 5-6 hours (or until firm - depending on your freezer).
- You want the mixture to be frozen but not too hard, or else it will be tough to scoop it out.
- If it's too frozen, let it stand outside to thaw a few minutes before serving.
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