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    Home » Desserts » Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

    Published: Dec 13, 2018 · Modified: Nov 19, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

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    Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone with coconut chips sprinkled on top and text at the top
    Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream in two coconut bowls and text at the top
    a hand sprinkling coconut chips over a Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone and text on top
    A hand sprinkling coconut chips over a Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone placed in an ice cream stand and a wooden spoon besides it and text at the top

    A delicious, ultra-creamy & scoopable dairy-free chocolate ice cream with coconut milk! This chocolate homemade ice cream is a decadent plant-based dessert! If you are looking for a Cuisinart ice cream recipe, that's also gluten and dairy-free recipe then check this one out!

    Table of Contents

    • I scream you scream, we all scream for some...
    • Trending now
    • Here are my favorites
    • Why make this dairy-free chocolate ice cream
    • Ingredients needed
    • Here's how to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

    I scream you scream, we all scream for some...

    I enjoy the process of making ice creams at home and then love watching it getting devoured by my loved ones. After all, everyone wants to indulge in eating chilled and creamy after a meal!

    My freezer is always filled with different frozen treats, to fit the needs of different people. That is primarily because both KR and I love entertaining.

    We always have friends over for a casual dinner or for a game night.

    Since we have friends who are vegetarian/vegan,  don't eat eggs,  are gluten intolerant or Keto dieters, I try to cater to all of them in some form or the other when they come home.

    Especially during summer and the holidays, frozen desserts are in huge demand! 

    Trending now

    Here are my favorites

    • Rose Gulkand ice cream
    • Vegan Strawberry Marshmallow Ice Cream
    • Carrot Halwa ice cream
    • Cookies ice cream
    • Peanut Butter Cereal ice cream
    • Rabri ice cream

    2 coconut bowls filled with Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream placed over a wire rack with coconut chips in a cone on the side

    Having made a variety of dairy ones, I now wanted to make a gluten and dairy-free recipe for my vegan friends out there. 

    Why make this dairy-free chocolate ice cream

    This frozen dessert is rich, creamy, and really easy to make! But its also:

    • Egg-free, Gluten and Dairy-free recipe 
    • Needs 4 basic pantry staples
    • Great way to use up the tins of coconut milk in the pantry
    • Chocolate homemade ice cream
    • Cuisinart ice cream recipe
    • It's non-vegan approved because everyone loves it

    Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone with coconut chips sprinkled on top

    Ingredients needed

    As I said, we just need 4 basic ingredients. You don't need condensed milk or cream in this recipe. 

    • Tin of Full fat coconut milk
    • Cocoa powder
    • Sugar
    • Coconut chips - you need to crush them first. These are optional. 

    Here's how to make it

    4 image collage showing how to make Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

    So here is how you can make this plant-based dessert from scratch using just 4 simple ingredients that are easily found in today's kitchen.

    Before you begin making it, check your Ice Cream Maker's instruction manual to see if you need to freeze the bowl/canister before.

    Freeze it overnight if you need to. Start making the chocolate homemade ice cream the following day. 

    1. In a pan add full-fat coconut milk.
    2. Then add sugar. 
    3. Followed by cocoa powder.
    4. Cook it on medium heat. Keep stirring. Bring to a boil and then it will thicken. This could take 8-10 minutes depending upon your cooking range.
      • Take it off the flame and allow it to cool down. Then place it in the fridge (not the freezer) until chilled. 
      • Pour the chilled ice cream mixture into the cooled ice cream canister. Follow the Ice Cream Maker's instructions to churn the ice cream. It should take 15-20 minutes.
      • Once frozen to soft-serve consistency, scoop out the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe ice cream container, freeze overnight or until the desired consistency is reached.
      • When ready to serve, keep the container on the counter for 10-15 minutes to give the ice cream time to soften slightly. Then scoop them and serve.
      • If you are like me who enjoys a little crunch in her ice cream, then sprinkle some crushed Coconut Chips over the ice cream scoops just before serving.

    Dairy-Free Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream is ready to be devoured and it doesn't look like a plant-based dessert! 

    Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream in two coconut bowls

    Serving suggestions

    The two obvious ways are - in a cone and/or a cup. But let me share with you some other interesting ways in which you can serve this plant-based dessert!

    Ice Cream Sandwiches - Add a scoop between two cookies and enjoy your very own ice cream sandwich!

    Ice Cream Smoothie or Shake - Whip it with some dairy-free milk in a blender and dress it up with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or grated dark chocolate.

    Toppings - Serve a scoop over your breakfast waffles, pancakes, or even your French toast along with some blueberries. 

    Ice Cream floats - Have you tried them yet? Add a scoop into a glass of your favorite soda and enjoy! This tastes so good and is also a great party drink.

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    Swap full-fat coconut milk to low fat if needed. But keep in mind that the more fat in the mixture, the smoother and creamier the texture.

    Lower-fat recipes result in a lighter and less creamy texture. You can try this recipe using other non-dairy milk or regular milk as well.

    You can swap sugar with maple syrup. use 1/4 cup maple syrup for 1 tin of coconut milk.

    Cacao can be used in place of cocoa powder, but remember that cacao powder has a stronger taste.

    So you have to use less of it in a recipe that calls for cocoa powder. You can also use cocoa powder as a substitute for cacao powder. 

    If you don't have coconut chips, no problem. Top it with some chocolate sauce or some grated chocolate, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, Rice Krispies, or even cereal. 

    top view of Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone placed in an ice cream stand

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    A hand sprinkling coconut chips over a Coconut Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream cone placed in an ice cream stand and a wooden spoon besides it

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

    A delicious, ultra-creamy & scoopable dairy-free chocolate ice cream with coconut milk! This chocolate homemade ice cream is a decadent plant-based dessert! If you are looking for a Cuisinart ice cream recipe, that's also gluten and dairy-free recipe then check this one out!
    4.45 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dessert, ice cream
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Ice cream setting time: 8 hours
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 203.74kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Ice Cream Maker

    Ingredients 

    • 13.5 fl oz Coconut milk
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
    • 3 tbsp Coconut Chips

    Instructions

    • In a pan add full-fat coconut milk.
    • Then add sugar.
    • Followed by cocoa powder.
    • Cook it on medium heat. Keep stirring. Bring to a boil and then it will thicken. This could take 8-10 minutes depending upon your cooking range.
    • Take it off the flame and allow it to cool down. Then place it in the fridge (not freezer) until chilled.
    • Pour the chilled ice cream mixture into the cooled ice cream canister. Follow the Ice Cream Maker's instructions to churn the ice cream. It should take 15-20 minutes.
    • Once frozen to soft-serve consistency, scoop out the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe ice cream container, freeze overnight or until the desired consistency is reached.
    • When ready to serve, keep the container on the counter for 10-15 minutes to give the ice cream time to soften slightly. Then scoop them and serve.
    • If you are like me who enjoys a little crunch in her ice cream, then sprinkle some Coconut Chips over the ice cream scoops just before serving.

    Notes

    Swap full-fat coconut milk to low fat if needed. But keep in mind that the more fat in the mixture, the smoother and creamier the texture.
    Lower-fat recipes result in lighter ice cream with a less creamy texture. You can try this recipe using other non-dairy milk or regular milk as well.
    You can swap sugar with maple syrup. use 1/4 cup maple syrup for 1 tin of coconut milk. Cacao can be used in place of cocoa powder, but remember that cacao powder has a stronger taste.
    So you have to use less of it in a recipe that calls for cocoa powder. You can also use cocoa powder as a substitute for cacao powder.
    If you don't have coconut chips, no problem. Top it with some chocolate sauce or some grated chocolate, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, Rice Krispies, or even cereal. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203.74kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.61g | Protein: 2.04g | Fat: 14.68g | Saturated Fat: 12.88g | Sodium: 9.57mg | Potassium: 200.98mg | Fiber: 1.19g | Sugar: 16.7g | Vitamin C: 0.67mg | Calcium: 16.56mg | Iron: 2.69mg
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    Comments

    1. Candace says

      November 19, 2020 at 4:45 am

      How many millilitres in a “tin”?

      Reply
      • Priya says

        November 19, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        It's 13.5 fl oz.

        Reply
    2. Priya Subash says

      April 04, 2020 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Hi
      What is the process if we do not use the icecream maker

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 04, 2020 at 11:15 am

        Skip that part and freeze the mixture. It will not have the same texture but still should be fine.

        Reply
    3. Sharon says

      April 02, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a wonderful ice cream recipe because it is dairy-free plus there's chocolate!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 02, 2020 at 6:37 pm

        Yess...totally worth making it. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      April 02, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Ah, this ice-cream look better than at my favorite ice-cream place. Delicious and so inviting - can't wait!

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      April 02, 2020 at 11:59 am

      This ice cream looks so creamy and luscious! -- I happen to love coconut, so you're preaching to the choir with this recipe. I'm putting my ice cream canister in the freezer now.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 02, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        haha! Yes, make it quickly! 🙂

        Reply
    6. michele h peterson says

      April 02, 2020 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      I always thought dairy free home made ice cream was difficult to make. You've proved it isn't - thank you!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 02, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you so much...

        Reply
    7. Kristen says

      April 02, 2020 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I loved how easy this was to make. And so tasty, too! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 02, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Glad you liked it

        Reply
    8. Luci Cook says

      December 17, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Yummy. My stomach sometimes can't handle ice cream so I'll have to give this recipe a try the next time I have a craving.

      Reply
    9. Annissa says

      December 17, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      This is such a creamy and rich looking ice cream! Love that it's a very simple and easy recipe plus it's dairy-free!

      Reply
    10. Veena Azmanov says

      December 17, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      This Ice Cream looks delicious. My family to love Ice Cream anytime of the year.

      Reply
    11. Natalie says

      December 17, 2018 at 11:54 am

      This ice cream looks and sounds so delicious! I love how easy it is to make!

      Reply
    12. Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme says

      December 17, 2018 at 11:47 am

      This looks great! Love that it's dairy free.

      Reply
    13. Mamta says

      December 14, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Awsome Priya

      Reply
    14. Payal says

      December 13, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Icecream was super yummy 😋juz loved it ..thanks priya for dis mouh watering n yummy icecream 😘

      Reply
    15. Pravin L says

      December 13, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Awesome

      Reply

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