I know what you are thinking. Vegan ice cream? Made from tofu? Bree, are you feeling okay?
I am just fine, and I am standing by my vegan-made-from-tofu-ice-cream.
I had this ice cream when I was in Monterey at a gorgeous party that Dole had for us. They served the ice cream with a delicious brown sugared fruit made with Dole berries, pineapple, and other perfectly ripe fruit in adorable little martini glasses. When the server asked me if I would like one, all I saw was the coconut and gorgeous fruit, and I immediately said yes. I took a bite, and was in heaven. It wasn’t until I heard her talking to another guest that I heard her say that it was made from tofu and that it was vegan. I have to be honest, if I knew, I probably would not have tried it, as I am not a huge tofu fan. But I may be over my fear of tofu. All you can taste is coconut, and the texture is smooth and creamy. As soon as I got home, I made this coconut ice cream again. And guess what? No one in my family was the wiser. I won’t tell, if you won’t tell.
1 (16-ounce) package silken tofu, drained
2 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon coconut extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and coconut extract. Process until smooth.
Add in the toasted coconut and give it another whirl, just until it is combined.
Pour the ice cream into a container and sprinkle with more toasted coconut if you want. Freeze until completely firm.
The ice cream was served with brown sugared fruit, and that is how I made it at home too.
3 cups fruit (I used mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
1/4 cup brown sugar
zest and juice of one lime
Cut the fruit into bite sized pieces. Add the brown sugar.
Add lime juice and lime zest. Toss to combine and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir it again before you are going to serve it.
Spoon the brown sugared fruit into the bottom of a glass. Add a scoop of toasted coconut ice cream. I like to sprinkle a little more coconut on top.
So delicious and creamy and tropical and coco-nutty. Don’t take my word for it.
Take his.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package silken tofu, drained
- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon coconut extract
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
- 3 cups fruit (I used mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- zest and juice of one lime
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and coconut extract. Process until smooth.
- Add in the toasted coconut and give it another whirl, just until it is combined.
- Pour the ice cream into a container and sprinkle with more toasted coconut if you want. Freeze until completely firm.
- Cut the fruit into bite sized pieces. Add the brown sugar.
- Add lime juice and lime zest. Toss to combine and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir it again before you are going to serve it.
- Spoon the brown sugar fruit into the bottom of a glass. Add a scoop of toasted coconut ice cream. I like to sprinkle a little more coconut on top.
I am Bree. I love to cook. Even more than I love to take pictures.
Whoa! I’m totally in love with this. Yum!
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You will love this Katrina! This ice cream is so good, you will never know that there is no dairy.
Oh my goodness. I love coconut, and I really don’t enjoy the heaviness of regular ice cream. I’m loving the healthy factor of this dessert! Perfect!
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} recently posted..Andouille Soup with Red Beans and Rice
I adore coconut. Anything with coconut is good in my book.
I have one child that LOVES anything with Tofu– if he sees it on a menu he orders it– so I can definitely see this being made in our future!
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Wow! This looks decadent. Vegan ice cream bookmarked!
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It is rich and creamy, and fairly healthy. Can’t beat that.
Yay for vegan recipes! Thank you thank you!
you are welcome Ariel!
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Mmmm! Looks delectable! I don’t know that I’ve ever thought of making ice cream with tofu! Very interesting.
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Me either. Thankfully, they gave us the recipe after the party.
I am sold! I am not a huge fan of tofu either, but I am willing to do it for the sake of ice cream!
who wouldnt be? It really does look incredible!!!
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I hope that you like it as much as I do.
Wow, this sounds so interesting. I’ve never had anything with tofu in it, so I’m not sure where I stand on tofu, but your ice cream looks delicious!
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I was not sure either, but I love this ice cream. If you didn’t know that it was made with tofu, you would never know.
Ok, I’m going to trust you on this one and give it a try! Do you think that it would freeze hard enough in an automatic ice cream freezer or do I need to stick with freezing it in the glass pan?
Mandi Presley recently posted..Martha Stewart Mac and Cheese
I have never been able to make any ice cream without freezing it solid in the freezer. I actually don’t think that any of them are made to be able to do that. It will come out like soft serve.
It certainly looks delicious! …and by the way, I am SO jealous of your Vitamix!
thank you Brandon. I finally splurged after burning the motor out of a quite a few blenders.
Wowwwwwwwwwww!!!!! The photographs itself are telling the story of a WONDERFUL and MOUTHWATERING recipe.
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Thank you Minnie!
This ice cream looks delicious. And made with tofu is even better. Love the idea of healthy ingredients.
Thank you Nancy! It was so good that I wish I had some more right now.
I’m enjoying a nice fun of a cute baby with ice cream. Really i love this natural picture and all the recipe. Thanks a lot for beautiful photos.
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You are very welcome Darrin.
I was actually looking for a great non dairy ice-cream, since I can’t eat dairy. Thanks Bree, I will definitely try this soon.
I didn’t know that! There are some really amazing ice creams these days with coconut milk instead of dairy. I’ll keep my eyes out for you.
I am so going to try this!! I wonder how well it will work in my ice cream maker. i’ll let you know how it goes
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Please do, but it should be just fine.
I’m not a fan of tofu but I do love coconut ice cream. Does the tofu add a different layer in terms of texture as well as being vegan friendly?
Jacqueline@HowtobeaGourmand recently posted..Yoghurt Spiced Chicken with Almond & Coriander Rice
The tofu makes is really smooth and creamy. I do not think that it would have the same gorgeous texture without it.
Tofu-shmofu! This looks great!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} recently posted..Vanilla Lemonade
It helped changed my mind about tofu.
My in-laws are coming into town this week and this looks like the best treat ever! I will never tell my husband, though, that there is tofu in it. He will act like it’s poison!
He will never know, mine didn’t. hehe.
Yay! Love this Vegan post.. This dairy free egg free girl can’t wait to try this method! Miss you!
I was thinking about you when I made it! Miss you guys!
Made this today and can’t wait til it’s firm!
Added 1 tb honey and only 1/2 cup sugar and it tasted quite sweet as is.
Oh, and lime zest!
Thanks SO much
Yum! That sounds great.
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