Ingredients
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons filtered water
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk, full fat
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
- 5 large pasture-raised egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons dried shredded coconut, unsweetened (optional)
- 6 strawberries, quartered (optional)
Method
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Step 1
Begin by placing the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer overnight or for at least 12 hours prior to making the ice cream.
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Step 2
Add the blackberries, lime juice and water, into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Allow to continue simmering for 10 minutes while completing the next steps.
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Step 3
Place coconut milk, salt, vanilla and maple syrup (if using) into a large saucepan. Whisk constantly while bringing to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
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Step 4
Place the egg yolks into a mixing bowl and whisk until frothy, about 2 minutes.
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Step 5
Remove the lid from blackberries and stir, then simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until thickened.
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Step 6
Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring 1 cup of the hot coconut milk into the egg yolks while whisking constantly.
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Step 7
Then pour the egg mixture in with the rest of the coconut milk and place over low heat. Whisk constantly while simmering for about 5 minutes until thickened.
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Step 8
Once thickened, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer and transfer into a bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature (about 45 minutes), before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
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Step 9
If you wish to remove the seeds from the blackberries do the following, otherwise you can skip this step: Use a spatula to press the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer until only the seeds remain. Place the strained blackberries in the fridge to cool.
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Step 10
After the coconut milk and blackberries have chilled, place the liquid into the prepared ice cream maker. Start the machine and churn until the ice cream has a soft serve consistency, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 135, Total Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 51mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 6g, Protein: 2g, Net Carbs: 6g
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