Dessert

Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Creamy coconut milk ice cream is packed with vanilla bean flavor and happens to be dairy-free and completely vegan. It’s also super easy to make!

Ice cream made from coconut milk in a small white bowl next to a red napkin

coconut milk ice cream

I’ve made this super simple coconut ice cream many times and it’s better than most commercially available dairy-free ice creams.

This ice cream is great on its own, but like most ice cream, it’s even better with fresh strawberries or homemade chocolate syrup.

Coconut ice cream topped with chocolate sauceCoconut ice cream topped with chocolate sauce

Coconut Milk Ice Cream Recipe

To make this ice cream you will need the following ingredients:

  • coconut milk
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • Vanilla beans, vanilla extract or vanilla paste

It’s worth noting that this recipe calls for full-fat coconut milk. You won’t get the same results from low-fat, low-fat, or reduced-fat coconut milk. I used unsweetened coconut milk from Thai Kitchen.

Spoon close up of vanilla bean coconut ice creamSpoon close up of vanilla bean coconut ice cream

In a small saucepan, stir together milk, sugar, and salt. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.

Add vanilla to pan. Bring to almost a boil and simmer for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.

Don’t skip the heating step. You’ll end up with lumpy ice cream. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Once blended, serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Close-up of coconut milk ice creamClose-up of coconut milk ice cream

coconut ice cream

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Serving size: 6

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  • In a small saucepan, stir together milk, sugar, and salt. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add vanilla to pan. Bring to almost a boil and simmer for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Once blended, serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Calories: Chapter 342kilocalories · carbohydrate: 29gram · protein: 2gram · Fat: No. 27gram · Saturated fat: twenty threegram · Polyunsaturated fats: 0.3gram · Monounsaturated fats: 1gram · sodium: 65milligrams · Potassium: Chapter 271milligrams · sugar: 25gram · Vitamin C: 1milligrams · calcium: No. 22milligrams · iron: 4milligrams

{Originally published June 12, 2012 – Recipe instructions and photos updated November 22, 2024}

Coconut milk ice cream in small bowl with golden spoonCoconut milk ice cream in small bowl with golden spoon

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