Black sesame ice cream recipe
This Black Sesame Ice Cream is so easy and made with only 5 ingredients. It has no eggs, and is dairy-free, vegan, plus instructions for ice cream maker, or no churn! Makes 2.5 cups total.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 14 oz. full fat coconut cream unsweetened, 1 can
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp coarse sea salt
- ¼ cup black sesame paste or store-bought
- 3 tbsp dairy-free half-and-half
- 3-4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Chill the coconut cream in the fridge and put the freezer bowl in the freezer overnight.
- In a blender, add the ingredients from coconut cream to maple syrup. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
Ice cream method:
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacture’s instructions. The ice cream should firm up and turn it into a ball after about 20 minutes. You can enjoy it right away for a soft serve texture.
- For a more firm texture, transfer it into an airtight and freezer friendly container. Freeze for 2 hours before serving.
No churn method:
- Transfer it into an airtight and freezer friendly container. Freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Optional step: for a creamier texture: use a metal spoon to stir the ice cream every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours of freezing.
Serving:
- To serve, allow the ice cream to thaw at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Because this recipe is dairy-free and with no eggs, after freezing it for several days, the texture will be a little hard. To make it creamy again, simply pop it back into a blender to blend again.
- Can I use black tahini instead?
The short answer is no. In the U.S. black TAHINIi is not the same as black sesame PASTE. Although the terms are loosely used interchangeably, the paste has a thicker consistency than tahini. - What's the difference between black sesame PASTE and black TAHINI in U.S. grocery stores?
The main difference between the two is that black sesame PASTE is made by toasting black sesame seeds and grinding them with honey (or maple syrup) into a thick, glossy spread whereas black TAHINI is made with raw sesame seeds blend with oil and is typically not sweetened and with a thinner and runnier consistency. The flavor is also more bitter. - The nutritional label is estimated at 1/2 cup per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg