No-Churn Coconut Ice Cream

September 2: World Coconut Day

Islander and her brother sometimes would send their friends on the mainland a unique message from Hawaii on a painted hollowed-out coconut. The happily surprised recipients treasure their tropical gift and greeting because it is a very different and personalized postcard.

Islander grew up eating coconuts—from the fresh young ones that her Daddy would pick from the palm trees to the store-bought hairy aged ones in the shell that need to be cracked open and grated. She has drunk coconut water with a straw straight from the fruit (and juice boxes and pouches off island) and used coconut milk in a number of sweet and savory recipes. And now she makes a no-churn coconut ice cream using only 2-3 ingredients, including coconut cream.

Just like those coconut postcards being a treasured tropical treat, no-churn coconut ice cream is perfect for observing World Coconut Day!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
  • coconut flakes (optional)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cream of coconut. Place in a loaf pan or ice cream container. Cover and freeze for at least six hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer. Scoop into cones or dessert dishes. Sprinkle with coconut flakes (optional).

Notes

  • Coconut flakes could be sweetened or unsweetened and toasted or untoasted. They are optional but add a pretty garnish and tasty texture to this ice cream.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of coconut extract for an even stronger coconut flavor.
  • Search our blog for other no-churn ice cream recipes.
  • Search our blog for other recipes containing coconuts.