Description
A delicious and creamy dessert made from ripe avocados, perfect for warm days. A healthier and vegan-friendly alternative to traditional ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a vegan option)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for a vegan option)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a blender or food processor.
- Add the sugar, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and milk to the blender, blending until well combined. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the avocado mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Transfer the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Spoon the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Scoop into bowls or cones, and garnish with lime zest, a drizzle of honey, or crushed pistachios for added flair.
Notes
For a tropical twist, replace lime juice with lemon juice and add a touch of coconut extract. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, stir the mixture every 30 minutes while freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: avocado ice cream, vegan dessert, healthy ice cream, dairy-free dessert