Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups Raw Cashews ((225g) pre-soaked for 1 hour in hot water)
  • 14 ounce Can Coconut Milk ((400g) full fat, unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup ((120ml) )
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Dates ((175g) Packed cup)
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream ((120ml) Canned, unsweetened)
  • 1 Recipe Vegan Caramel Sauce (Optional)

Instruction

  • At least the night before you want to make ice-cream place the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker into the freezer to freeze properly.
  • The next day measure out your cashews and place in a bowl. Pour hot water from the kettle over them and allow to soak for 1 hour. Then drain and rinse and they're ready to use.
  • Add cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, lemon juice and vanilla to a blender and blend very well until completely smooth.
  • Pour this out into a container, seal it and place it into the freezer for an hour to become very chilled.
  • Pour this chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn until it reaches ice cream consistency. I found this happened very fast in my cuisinart ice cream maker but it depends on your machine. Try to churn for at least 20 minutes even if it thickens very fast.
  • Prepare your date caramel by adding the dates to the food processor and processing into a paste, adding the 1/2 cup coconut cream until it forms into a thick and creamy date caramel.
  • When your ice cream has reached soft serve consistency and has churned for at least 20 minutes transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan and smooth out.
  • Add the date caramel and swirl it in.
  • Cover with foil and place into the freezer to set properly.
  • Serve with vegan caramel sauce (optional).