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Fresh Coconut Ice Cream

Ellen Folkman
Make good use of your coconut palms by grating the fresh coconuts for this summery ice cream.
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • ice cream maker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 13.5 oz cans unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
  • toasted coconut to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, cream and sugar. Heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before churning.
  • Add the mixture to your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Add the freshly grated coconut once the mixture thickens and is ready to be transferred to a freezer container.
  • Freeze until ready to serve, at last 1 hour. Garnish with toasted coconut upon serving.

To toast coconut:

  • In a small skillet over low heat, melt a small amount of butter (about a teaspoon per cup of grated coconut).
  • Once melted, add coconut and stir to coat. Allow to toast (be patient), stirring occastionally. Be careful not to burn the coconut.
  • Once toasted, spread out on paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Keyword coconut, ice cream