Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream
A rich and creamy vegan ice cream with caramelized pecans and a buttery flavor, perfect for a dairy-free treat.
Ingredients
Coconut Milk & Cream
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup almond milk (or plant-based milk of your choice)
- ¾ cup coconut cream
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Pecan Caramel Topping
- 1 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter (or coconut oil)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Melt vegan butter in a skillet and add chopped pecans; cook until fragrant.
- Add brown sugar and maple syrup; cook until caramelized, then cool.
- Whisk coconut milk, almond milk, and coconut cream until smooth.
- Mix in maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract; churn in ice cream maker for 20-30 minutes.
- Fold in cooled pecans or add during last 5 minutes of churning, then freeze until firm.
Notes
Ensure your ice cream maker bowl is fully frozen before churning for best results.