Creamy homemade strawberry ice cream with chunks of sweet strawberries throughout. Made dairy free using coconut milk!

Strawberry coconut milk ice cream recipe from @bakedbyrachel DAIRY FREE!

A few random thoughts for Friday…

Black flies… I hate them. I’m certainly getting my arm workout in at the bus stop lately with all of the swatting and waving I have to do. Why isn’t there a solution for them yet? Every year they just suddenly appear and annoy the bejeezus out of everyone. I’m eager for the day they’re gone for the season!

I finally started a mini garden. Hooray! It’s on our deck this year. So far I’m just working on some herbs and will progress to other veggies and such another year… with hopes to have a beautiful raised garden. Again, I’m totally dreaming here but most things start as dreams and go from there. Side note: I found the boxes at Home Depot, as well as the gloves… because I needed new ones.

We started watching Orphan Black this week. We needed something new to watch after finishing two short seasons of Alphas (highly recommend even though there isn’t much to watch), so we took a chance and were hooked after the first episode! I won’t give away any details but it’s a really fun watch if you like sci-fi with semi suspenseful drama.

I’m in search of some new pans and am specifically curious about the ceramic non-stick pans that seem to be all the rage lately. If you’ve tried them, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Strawberry coconut milk ice cream recipe from @bakedbyrachel DAIRY FREE!

As you know, I’m obsessed with all things strawberry related. Growing up, we had a small patch of strawberries in the backyard. We’d pick them and gobble them up before they even stood a chance at making it to the kitchen for anything beyond snacking.

I’ve always adored strawberry ice cream, but there are so many store bought versions that just don’t meet my expectations. I fully believe strawberry ice cream should be rich in flavor and packed with real bits of strawberries. Not just creamy and pretty, but loaded with fresh flavor. I’ve made a similar version of strawberry ice cream in the past, which is still a favorite of mine. BUT, I wanted to make an updated version that’s just as good as the original and completely dairy free!

Insert coconut milk. A perfect substitution for ice cream when you can’t or don’t want to have dairy. Plus, it gives a fun twist on a classic flavor!

Creamy homemade strawberry ice cream, bursting with flavor and packed with fresh strawberry chunks. Made dairy free with coconut milk!

A fun treat for the entire family any time of the year!

Strawberry coconut milk ice cream recipe from @bakedbyrachel DAIRY FREE!

Strawberry coconut milk ice cream recipe from @bakedbyrachel DAIRY FREE!
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Strawberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 23 hours 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 day
Yield: 4 plus
Creamy homemade strawberry ice cream with chunks of sweet strawberries throughout. Made dairy free using coconut milk!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 : 13.5oz cans coconut milk
  • 1 C granulated sugar, divided
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla 
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 3 C strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Hull and chop strawberries. Toss with 1/4C granulated sugar. Cover and chill overnight.  
  • In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk until smooth and fully combined. 
  • Add 1 cup coconut milk to a large bowl, with a mesh strainer set on top. 
  • Add remaining 2 cups coconut milk to a small saucepan, set over medium heat. Combine with granulated sugar, salt and vanilla. Whisk gently until sugar is dissolved. When mixture begins to steam, slowly drizzle 1 cup hot liquid into egg yolks while whisking continuously. Transfer egg mixture to pan, whisk to combine. Continue cooking over medium heat until mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. 
  • Pour mixture through mesh strainer into reserved coconut milk. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill thoroughly. 
  • Strain strawberry juice into coconut mixture, whisking to combine. Set aside strawberry chunks. 
  • Churn liquid according to manufacturer's directions. Add strawberry chunks during last 10 minutes of churning. 
  • Transfer to a freezer safe container. Freeze until solid. 

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 4-6, yields 1 quart.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dairy Free, Ice cream, Strawberry

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