Vegan Coconut, Lime, and Rum Ice Cream Recipe

Updated April 15, 2020

Dark rum, coconut, and lime are a natural pairing, and the three come together beautifully in this tropical ice cream that's 100% vegan.

Why this recipe works:

A mix of coconut milk and extra-rich coconut cream provide the smooth texture for a creamy vegan ice cream.
Corn syrup adds additional plush body to the base.
Simmering and puréeing the ice cream base emulsifies coconut fats that could otherwise separate and turn grainy while churning.

Notes: You can find coconut cream in Chinese and Southeast Asian groceries or online. Don't use cream of coconut or creamed coconut instead—they're different products and can't be substituted. If your diet permits white sugar refined with bone char, feel free to substitute an equal volume of it for the raw sugar in this recipe for a cleaner flavor. Because of the extra alcohol, this ice cream takes a long time to firm up after churning, and melts more quickly than most.

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Recipe Details

Vegan Coconut, Lime, and Rum Ice Cream Recipe

Active 40 mins

Total 7 hrs

Serves 6 to 8 servings

Makes 1 quart

Ingredients

One 13.5-ounce can (about 1 3/4 cup) coconut milk
One 14-ounce can (about 1 3/4 cup) coconut cream (see note)
1/4 cup "light" (clear) corn syrup
3/4 cup raw (turbinado) sugar (see note)
2 teaspoons grated lime zest from 2 limes
2 tablespoons dark 80-proof rum
3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan combine coconut milk, coconut cream, corn syrup, sugar, and lime zest and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a simmer. Transfer mixture to blender, cover very tightly, and blend for 30 seconds. (Alternately use immersion blender directly in pot.) Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container, then add rum and salt to taste.
Cover mixture and chill in refrigerator until it is very cold (at least 45°F, about 4 hours), then churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and chill overnight in freezer until ice cream is firm enough to scoop.

Special Equipment

Blender (upright or immersion), fine-mesh strainer, ice cream maker

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
395	Calories
18g	Fat
55g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	395
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 17g	83%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 149mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 53g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 162mg	3%
*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.