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Coconut ice cream (ice-cream ya nazi)

No-churn coconut ice cream with rose and nutmeg

An easy no-churn ice cream of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, scented with nutmeg or cardamom and a little rose. Whisking it once while it freezes keeps it smooth and fluffy. Garnish with shredded coconut and a sprig of mint.
Total time
495 min
Difficulty
easy
Serves
7
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Ingredients

Serves7

To garnish

Method

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  1. Step 1: Mix 14 oz coconut milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz evaporated milk, 1 tsp ground nutmeg or cardamom, 1 tsp rose essence and 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl.

  2. Step 2: Freeze until ice crystals begin to form around the edges.

    120 min
  3. Step 3: Take out of the freezer and whisk until the mixture is fluffy.

  4. Step 4: Pour into a covered container and freeze until solid.

    360 min
  5. Step 5: Take the ice cream out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp shredded coconut and 7 mint sprigs.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
380 kcal
Protein
9 g
Carbs
42 g
Fat
20 g
Fibre
1 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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Recipe by

KrazyBadal

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Good to know

How long does coconut ice cream (ice-cream ya nazi) take?
About 495 minutes in total.
How many people does it serve?
7 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegetarian?
Yes. It has no meat or fish.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
What can I use instead of coconut milk?
Single cream, same amount (not dairy free).
What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk?
Oat, soy or almond milk, same amount (use unsweetened for savoury dishes).

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