Almond Tofu Ice Cream with Honey Swirl Recipe

By
Ethan Frisch
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Ethan Frisch is a chef, activist, and entrepreneur who co-founded both Guerilla Ice Cream and Burlap & Barrel, an ethically-sourced global spice company.
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Updated April 15, 2020
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This non-dairy ice cream is light and smooth, the tofu ensuring a smooth and creamy texture despite the lack of fat. The almond extract adds a warmth and richness, but doesn't overpower the vegetal tofu flavor, which shines through at the end.

Recipe Details

Almond Tofu Ice Cream with Honey Swirl Recipe

Active 15 mins
Total 60 mins
Serves 8 servings
Makes 1 quart

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds, silken or soft  tofu

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • Grated zest of 1 orange, for topping

Directions

  1. In a blender, mix the tofu, sugar and almond extract until the tofu is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Spin in the ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions, and when the ice cream holds soft peaks, scoop into a container, alternating scoops with liberal drizzles of honey.

  2. Serve topped with fresh orange zest, and enjoy!

Special Equipment

Ice cream machine

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
187Calories
6gFat
26gCarbs
11gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories187
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg5%
Calcium 322mg25%
Iron 2mg13%
Potassium 157mg3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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