The Ultimate Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla is the ultimate ice cream. Smooth, delicate in flavour, and the launch pad for so much creativity. Make this simple recipe your own by using your go-to plant based milk. Find more recipes like this in our Plant Based Recipe Collection.

SERVES 6-8

INGREDIENTS
Makes 1 litre (1 ¾ Pints)

• 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum  (you can find it in the free from section of supermarkets)
• 150g (5oz) sugar
• 700ml (24 Fl oz) plant based milk of your choice
• 150g (5oz) coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon of good quality vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Mix the xanthan gum with the sugar.

Add the sugar-xanthan gum mixture into the plant based milk gradually while blending with a hand blender, for about 30 seconds.

Pour in the melted coconut oil in a steady stream while blending for about 30 seconds.

Add the vanilla extract and salt, blend for a further 10 seconds.

For soft and smooth ice cream, serve straight away.

For perfect scoops, empty into a freezer-proof container to freeze for at least 4 hours.  Remove from the freezer and allow the ice cream to soften for 15 minutes before scooping.

Enjoy!