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    Home » Recipes » Other sweets

    August 10, 2022 15 Comments

    Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

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    The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. It's seriously the best strawberry ice cream I've ever tasted! No coconut and no bananas. Just 5 ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique.

    The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes

    Homemade vegan ice cream is one of my most favorite treats. It tastes SO much better than store-bought and it's surprisingly easy to make. Just blend up the ingredients and pour into your ice cream maker. That's it! This is the perfect recipe to make when strawberries are in season, but you can also use frozen strawberries any time of year!

    The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes

    Tips and Tricks:

    Adding vodka or kirsch (optional): In this dairy-free strawberry ice cream, I also include the option of adding 2 teaspoons of either vodka or kirsch to the ice cream base. This is added for texture. Strawberries have a lot of water in them, and because of this, the ice cream can get very firm in the freezer. For a more scoopable ice cream add vodka or kirsch which will help it from getting too hard. You cannot taste the vodka. Or if you have kirsch it will enhance the strawberry flavor.

    Blend, blend, blend! To make sure that your ice cream is extra creamy, you need to make sure your cashews are blended completely smooth with no remaining bits. If you have a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix or Breville, this won't be a problem. If you have a less powerful blender, you can make sure that your cashews are soft enough to blend well by first boiling them for 10 minutes, then draining and rinsing them before using.

    Add Strawberry Chunks: If you like pieces of strawberry in your ice cream (I do), add ⅓ cup of diced strawberries to the ice cream base. If you want even more strawberries, feel free to toss in extra strawberry pieces in the last 5 minutes of the ice cream being churned.

    No Ice Cream Machine? If you do not have an ice cream maker, no worries! Just make the ice cream base as directed and then follow the directions for my no ice cream maker technique.

    Add the cashews, plant-based milk, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla to your blender.

    How to make Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream:

    Softening the cashews (optional):
    Softening the cashews first helps them blend. If you have a high-powered blender you can skip this step, but if not, this step is important to get smooth and creamy ice cream. To soften the cashews add the cashews to a small pot, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until the cashews are very tender. Drain and rinse cashews before using.

    To make strawberry ice cream:
    Prepare your ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. I have this Cuisinart ice cream maker which I love.

    Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

    Add the cashews, 1 ⅔ cups strawberries, plant-based milk, sugar, vanilla, and vodka or Kirsch (if using) to your blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape the sides if needed. Make sure that the cashews are completely blended and no bits remain.

    Optional: if you like chunks of strawberries in your ice cream, dice the remaining ⅓ cup of berries and add them to the ice cream base, and pulse to mix in. (If you prefer no pieces simply skip this step).

    Pour in your ice cream maker and churn for about 2 minutes.

    Pour the ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and churn the ice cream for about 25 minutes until it reaches a soft serve consistency. If you want even more strawberry pieces you can add additional diced strawberries in the last 5 minutes of churning. Enjoy immediately, or...

    For firmer, spread into a freezer safe container and freeze for 2 hours or overnight.

    For firmer ice cream, spread into a sealable container and freeze for 2 hours or overnight until firm.

    The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes

    Scoop and enjoy! Store leftover ice cream in the freezer for up to two weeks. Serve in an ice cream cone or a bowl and optionally sprinkle with diced fresh strawberries or chocolate sauce.

    The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes

    This vegan strawberry ice cream...

    • tastes like fresh strawberries!
    • is creamy, sweet, and delicious.
    • doesn't use bananas or coconut milk.
    • can be made in an ice cream maker or in a blender!

    More delicious vegan ice cream recipes:

    Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
    The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream
    How to make Ice Cream in a Blender
    Veganized: Black Ice Cream

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.

    Bon Appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

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    4.77 from 13 votes

    Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

    Easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course : Dessert
    Cuisine : Italian
    Servings: 6 (makes about 3 cups or 1 ½ pints)
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups raw cashews, softened if needed, see step 1
    • 2 cups (12oz/ 340g) fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled, divided
    • 1 cup plant-based milk, (such as oat or soy)
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • 2 teaspoons vodka or Kirsch, (optional, see notes)
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    Instructions

    Softening the cashews (optional):

    • Softening the cashews first helps them blend. If you have a high-powered blender you can skip this step, but if not, this step is important to get smooth and creamy ice cream. To soften the cashews add the cashews to a small pot, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until the cashews are very tender. Drain and rinse cashews before using.

    To make strawberry ice cream:

    • Prepare your ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. I have this Cuisinart ice cream maker which I love.
    • Add the cashews, 1 ⅔ cups strawberries, plant-based milk, sugar, vanilla, and vodka or Kirsch (if using) to your blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape the sides if needed. Make sure that the cashews are completely blended and no bits remain.
      Optional: if you like some strawberry pieces in your ice cream, dice the remaining ⅓ cup of strawberries and add them to the blender, and pulse to mix in. (If you prefer no pieces simply skip this step).
    • Pour the ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and churn the ice cream for about 25 minutes until it reaches a soft serve consistency. If you want even more strawberry pieces you can add additional diced strawberries in the last 5 minutes of churning. Enjoy immediately, or for firmer ice cream, spread into a sealable container and freeze for 2 hours or overnight until firm. Scoop and enjoy! Store leftover ice cream in the freezer for up to two weeks.

    Notes

    Vodka or Kirsch: Strawberries have a lot of water in them, and because of this, this ice cream can get very hard in the freezer. For a more scoopable ice cream add vodka or kirsch which will help it from getting too hard. You cannot taste the vodka. Or if you have kirsch it will enhance the strawberry flavor.
    No ice cream maker technique: if you do not have an ice cream maker, make the ice cream base as directed but do not add the ⅓ cup of diced strawberries. Follow the directions in How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender. If you want to add strawberry pieces, stir them into the blended ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (recipe makes 6 servings) | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Hilary says

      August 02, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, yum I followed your 'in a blender' method. I blitzed a small bag of frozen strawberries & the raw cashewnuts. My partner could not believe there wasnt double cream in it! Cant wait to make different flavours. Delicious. Thank you Sam. Keep those recipes coming xx

      Reply
      • Jess @ IDTLC Support says

        August 03, 2023 at 3:40 pm

        Yay! That's awesome!

        Reply
    2. izzi says

      July 18, 2023 at 1:58 pm

      4 stars
      The ice cream is really tasty but I don't have, nor can afford, a high speed blender, and the recipe doesn't really work without one. I've tried every which way from Sunday to blend the cashews enough so the ice cream isn't grainy...soaking overnight, boiling, blending for ages. Alas, no luck. 🙁

      Reply
    3. Nicole says

      July 13, 2023 at 6:32 pm

      3 stars
      Strong cooked cashew flavor, unfortunately. Added extra chunks of strawberries and even swirled in some strawberry jam. Don’t think it will save it. Ideas?

      Reply
      • Jess @ IDTLC Support says

        July 18, 2023 at 3:40 pm

        Sorry to hear that! Were they definitely raw cashews? Any other kind will change the flavor.

        Reply
        • Nicole says

          July 21, 2023 at 11:32 am

          Thanks Jess, yes they were raw cashews which I keep in the freezer. Maybe I should have rinsed them after boiling? I think I just drained them. Anyway, my husband likes it so it's getting eaten!

    4. Lisa says

      March 16, 2023 at 8:11 pm

      *Marcona almonds I meant to say, not Marco ‍♀️

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      March 16, 2023 at 8:09 pm

      Would almonds or Marco an almonds work instead of cashews in this? My son has a cashew allergy.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jess @ IDTLC Support says

        March 17, 2023 at 8:52 pm

        It will change the flavour slightly, but blanched almonds may work!

        Reply
    6. owenna says

      August 12, 2022 at 11:14 am

      Is there a substitute for the Vodka or Kirsch to avoid any alcohol? Anything that helps make it more scoop-able would be a plus.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 17, 2022 at 2:55 pm

        The alcohol is optional, so I would just omit it. I don't always add it, and it's fine 🙂

        Reply
    7. Andra says

      August 10, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      Has anyone used coconut sugar instead of white sugar? Want to make this but not really with white processed sugar.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 17, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        That should work just fine! It might add a bit of brown color to the ice cream tho.

        Reply
    8. Deb Z says

      August 10, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Looks terrific Sam. When listing blenders, tell your vegan friends about BlendTec. A great high powered blender.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 17, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        Oh yes, I have a Blendtec and love it too! 🙂

        Reply

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