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 of the nut. In some places around the world, the apple is used as a snack or distilled into liquor or wine.
YIELD: 1 QUART
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups coconut milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded, pod saved for another use
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup vanilla-flavored coconut milk creamer
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION
- Soak the cashews in water overnight. Drain.
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until completely liquefied. Refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
- Add to an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing.
