Vegan Rhubarb Cherry Swirl Ice Cream
Tart rhubarb and cherries make a refreshing end to a meal. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup water 1 cup unrefined sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded, pod saved for another use Pinch of salt 2 cups coconut milk 1 cup Cherry Compote PREPARATION In a medium […]
Vegan Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
Blueberries and lavender complement each other beautifully and would make a great addition to afternoon tea. Blueberry Road Though New Jersey claims the blueberry as its state fruit, Maine is the blueberry production capital of North America and produces almost 100 percent of all berries harvested in the United States. The annual harvest of North […]
Vegan White Chocolate Ice Cream
This homemade white chocolate ice cream not only makes a wonderful addition to your ice cream recipes, but it will also make a great topping for so many other treats. White Chocolate White chocolate is not really chocolate at all but a confection made with cocoa butter, thereby making it acceptable in vegan and vegetarian […]
Vegan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Ahh, the classic taste of vanilla ice cream. This version uses cashews, which happen to be a delicious and versatile replacement for dairy. CASHEWS : The “fruit” of the cashew nut is called the cashew apple. The cashew nut is the real fruit of the cashew tree, but the cashew apple is the swollen stalk […]
Vegan Almond Joy Swirl Ice Cream
Like the classic candy bar, this treat will satisfy your craving for crunchy, sweet, and creamy. YIELD: 1 QUART Almond Joy Almond Joy candy bars were introduced by Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company in 1946 to replace the Dream Bar, which was coconut, chopped almonds, and chocolate. Almond Joys are not a vegan product, so […]
Vegan Caramelized Onion Ice Cream
You might not consider caramelized onions suitable for dessert, but they make a surprisingly deep, sweet, and complex treat. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS ½ cup thinly sliced onions 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup unrefined sugar ⅔ cup shiraz wine Juice and zest of 1 orange 12 ounces extra-firm tofu 1 cup coconut milk […]
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
There are few things better than sweet summer strawberries. This will give you that taste of summer you are looking for, or cool you off on a hot day. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 2 cups coconut milk 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved ⅓ cup agave nectar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pinch salt PREPARATION […]
Kiwi Granita
The tropical kiwi packs more punch per bite than most fruits, and thus makes an amazing granita. Consider serving with a drizzle of orange juice or Grand Marnier for an after-dinner treat. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 2 pounds kiwis, peeled and chopped 1¼ cups water ¾ cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice PREPARATION Combine all […]
Pomegranate Orange Granita
The sweetness of orange mellows the bitterness of the pomegranate juice in this refreshing granita. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 3 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup orange juice ⅔ cup sugar PREPARATION Combine the juices and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat in a saucepan until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until […]
Lemon Mint Granita
Mint and lemon combine for a tart bite in this flavorful granita. YIELD: 1 QUART INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1¼ cups sugar 2¼ cups water 1½ cups lemon juice 25 fresh mint leaves, washed PREPARATION Combine the zest and sugar with your fingers, until the sugar is yellow and aromatic. In a medium saucepan, […]