Coconut lime ice cream is the ultimate summer treat! It's a dairy-free delight with indulgent creaminess, crafted from just three simple ingredients. This vegan ice cream blends velvety smoothness with refreshing tartness from zesty lime. This homemade, dreamy, and all-natural treat is the perfect lightened-up refresher for a summer's afternoon!
Ingredients
14ouncecan coconut milk, see notes
2limes, juice and zest
½cupcoconut sugar, honey, or granulated sugar
Instructions
Pour the coconut milk and sugar into a small pot and heat it until the sugar (or honey) dissolves. Whisk in the lime juice and zest.
14 ounce can coconut milk, 2 limes, ½ cup coconut sugar, honey, or granulated sugar
OPTIONAL STEP: Pour the lime coconut cream into your blender and blend for 30 seconds. See notes. Let the cream cool completely in your fridge.
Pour the lime coconut cream into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-proof container and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
Notes
Use the highest-fat coconut milk you can find. Try to use coconut cream or milk with no added ingredients for the best results.We've added the optional step of blending the coconut cream as we've found in recipe testing that this is the best way to ensure that coconut milk ice creams stay smooth and creamy without any grit.