Imagine a dessert that transports you to the sun-drenched coasts of South America with just one spoonful - a vegan ice cream so luxurious and exotic, it'll make your taste buds dance! This passionfruit and pisco-infused frozen treat is not just a dessert, it's a culinary adventure that breaks all the traditional ice cream rules. Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly boozy, this recipe proves that vegan desserts can be just as decadent and exciting as their dairy counterparts.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup passionfruit puree
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup pisco
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill the coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before preparing to ensure a smoother ice cream texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled coconut milk, passionfruit puree, agave syrup, pisco, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes to ensure complete integration and a silky consistency.
- If using an ice cream maker, transfer the mixture to the machine and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- If not using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 30 minutes, remove and vigorously stir or whisk to break up ice crystals, repeating this process 3-4 times.
- Once churned or manually processed, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve a firm texture.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Garnish with fresh passionfruit seeds or a light drizzle of additional pisco if desired.
Tips
- Chill your coconut milk thoroughly to ensure a smoother, more luxurious texture.
- Use a high-quality passionfruit puree for the most intense flavor profile.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, don't worry! The manual freezing method works wonderfully.
- For an extra silky consistency, blend the mixture for a full 2 minutes.
- Let the ice cream soften slightly before serving to achieve the perfect scoopable texture.
- Experiment with garnishes like fresh passionfruit seeds or a light pisco drizzle for added flair.
- For a more intense flavor, you can slightly increase the pisco quantity, but be mindful of the alcohol content.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg
