Description
The addition of lime zest, sea salt, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes, along with the honey or maple syrup, will add depth and complexity to the flavor profile, making this ice cream a truly gourmet treat. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey (as a substitute for swerve)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- A pinch of sea salt
- ¼ cup toasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes, toasted
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the avocados. Place them in a food processor along with almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup or honey, heavy cream, lime zest, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the toasted macadamia nuts and coconut flakes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture to a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the container and freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours, or until it’s firm.
- When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Serves 4 – 6 depending on the size
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish with additional toasted macadamia nuts and coconut flakes for added crunch.
- Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup or honey if desired.
- Serve with a sprinkle of lime zest on top to enhance the citrus note.
To determine the preparation and cooking time for this avocado ice cream recipe, let’s examine each step:
- Preparation of the Ice Cream Mixture:
- Peeling avocados and adding them with the other ingredients to a food processor: about 10 minutes. This includes gathering and measuring the ingredients.
- Blending until smooth: about 5 minutes.
- Folding in Nuts and Coconut Flakes:
- Gently folding in the macadamia nuts and coconut flakes: about 5 minutes.
- Freezing:
- Transferring the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smoothing the top: about 5 minutes.
- Freezing for at least 6 hours.
- Serving Preparations:
- Letting the ice cream soften at room temperature: about 5 minutes.
- Optional garnishing: about 5 minutes (assuming additional toasting is not required).
Total Active Preparation Time: 30 minutes (sum of active steps like blending, folding, and garnishing).
Freezing Time: 6 hours.
Overall Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (sum of total active preparation time and freezing time).
The bulk of the time is spent in freezing the ice cream, while the actual active preparation time is quite brief.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs to freeze
- Cuisine: Desert
Keywords: Avocado Macadamia Ice cream