Description
This Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a refreshing and creamy dessert made with wholesome plant-based ingredients. Featuring avocado for natural creaminess, coconut whipping cream for a rich texture, and fresh mint leaves for a cool, invigorating flavor, this ice cream is perfectly complemented by bits of dark chocolate. It’s dairy-free, easy to prepare, and ideal for a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 600 g coconut whipping cream (chilled overnight)
- 300 g avocados (weighed without pits or peel)
- 320 g vegan condensed milk
- 15 large fresh mint leaves (or 25 small leaves)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 100 g dark chocolate (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the chilled coconut whipping cream until it becomes light and airy, creating the creamy base for the ice cream.
- Blend the Avocado Mixture: Add the avocado flesh, vegan condensed milk, fresh mint leaves, and peppermint extract into a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, infusing the mint flavor throughout.
- Fold Mixtures Together: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the avocado-mint blend into the whipped coconut cream in 3 to 4 parts. This careful folding ensures that the mixture remains airy and well incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the finely chopped dark chocolate into the combined mixture evenly, distributing the chocolate bits throughout the ice cream base.
- Freeze: Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 5 hours or until fully set.
- Serve: Remove the ice cream from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving to slightly soften for easier scooping. Use a warmed ice cream scoop for best serving results.
Notes
- Chilling the coconut whipping cream overnight improves its ability to whip up light and fluffy.
- Vegan condensed milk can be store-bought or homemade using plant-based milk and sugar.
- Use a hot ice cream scoop to easily serve the frozen ice cream.
- This ice cream is best enjoyed within one week of freezing for optimal freshness.
