strawberry vegan ice cream (dairy-free): the best vegan strawberry ice cream is fresh, sweet & creamy, bursting with strawberry flavor. homemade vegan ice cream that’s easy!
The BEST strawberry vegan ice cream. Yeah, I said it. 😉 On a scale of 1 to 10, tell me how much you’re craving homemade vegan strawberry ice cream right now. Be honest.
It’s a 100, right? I mean, I was gonna say 3,000 for me, but you know how enthusiastic I get about things. It’s just, today’s recipe is extra special because we’re working with a secret ingredient. And how much more fun are things when there’s a secret ingredient involved?
And that secret ingredient just so happens to be THE thing that makes this strawberry vegan ice cream the best darn dairy free strawberry ice cream recipe EVER! It makes this homemade vegan ice cream…creamier. Dreamier. Smoother. Tastier. And quick, help me think of another word ending in “er”!! 😉
The Best Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream Recipe
But why is this dairy free strawberry ice cream recipe the BEST vegan strawberry ice cream in the world? Because: it’s sweet and creamy, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, EASY to make, free from artificial flavors and made with just a few simple, healthy & whole ingredients.
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Simple Ingredients for the BEST Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
- Full-fat coconut milk: the kind that’s thick and creamy, not the super-liquidy kind that you drink. 😉
- Coconut cream: for extra creaminess.
- Raw cashew butter: the #1 secret ingredient. Yes, you can leave this one out, but I highly recommend keeping it. It adds rich creaminess to your vegan ice cream and deters icy crystals from forming.
- Vanilla Extract
- Pure Almond Extract: the #2 secret ingredient. You can sub this with more vanilla, but I also highly recommend this one. It adds a sweet lightness and complexity to the flavor profile that helps to cut down on the coconut flavor & bring out the strawberry flavors.
- Pure Maple Syrup: use the amount you prefer. Taste test the vegan ice cream mixture before placing into the ice cream maker. 😉
Tools for the Best Dairy Free Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream
- Large Ice Cream Maker: this homemade vegan ice cream is made specifically for a large ice cream maker, with plenty of volume. If using a regular-sized ice cream maker, make sure to leave out some of the ice cream mixture. See the recipe for details. 🙂
- Trigger Ice Cream Scoop: the easiest way to get beautifully round, generous scoops of strawberry vegan ice cream. This ice cream scoop goes easy on my sometimes super-strained hands (I’ve got the ol’ tendonitis) and makes ice cream scooping pleasant. 🙂
- My Favorite Food Processor: this is literally my all-time favorite food processor. I use it for everything from making homemade nut butters to no bake recipes and for all of my ice cream recipes. It’s durable, easy to use and so friggin’ reliable.
- Reusable Ice Cream Tub or Mini Pints: Sometimes, just to jazz up my whole ice cream making activity sesh, I love pouring my ice cream mixture into an official ice cream tub or mini pints (super cute). They’re reusable, cute and totally add to the sense of occasion (and who doesn’t need that?). 🙂
- Where to Buy Ingredients: Full-fat Coconut Milk | Coconut Cream | Raw Cashew Butter | Pure Almond Extract | Pure Maple Syrup
Admit it, you’re intrigued. 😉 Intrigued enough to start gathering all of these yummy vegan ice cream ingredients? Let’s do it! I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these kitchen adventures with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Best Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream! (Dairy-Free)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 21 1/3-cup servings 1x
Description
Strawberry Vegan Ice Cream (Dairy-Free): the BEST vegan strawberry ice cream is fresh, sweet & creamy, bursting with strawberry flavor. Homemade vegan ice cream that’s easy!
Ingredients
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.66 oz.)
- 1 can coconut cream (13.66 oz.)
- ¼ cup raw cashew butter
- 2 ¼ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 3–5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- The day before, freeze the freezer bowl according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.
- Day of, add coconut milk, coconut cream, raw cashew butter, strawberries, vanilla and almond extract to a food processor. Blend until smooth and well mixed. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
- Add pure maple syrup to taste—3 tablespoons for less sweet, 5 for sweeter ice cream. Blend until well mixed.
- If using a large ice cream maker, pour mixture into ice cream maker. If using a standard ice cream maker, remove ½ cup of mixture, to avoid overflow. You can freeze the extras in a popsicle maker for easy strawberry popsicles!
- Follow directions for making ice cream according to ice cream maker’s directions.
- Enjoy immediately if you like super soft ice cream. If you like firmer ice cream, pour into an ice cream container and freeze for 2-4 hours, until firm.
- Strawberry vegan ice cream is best the first day. On Day 2 and forward, set ice cream out at room temperature to thaw for 20-90 minutes, until creamy and scoopable. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Looking for a low sugar, low carb alternative? Try my Strawberry Keto Ice Cream (Low Carb).
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Notes
- Where to Buy Ingredients: Full-fat Coconut Milk | Coconut Cream | Raw Cashew Butter | Pure Almond Extract | Pure Maple Syrup
- Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight, freezer-friendly ice cream container, such as this one. If serving after completely frozen, allow about 20-90 minutes to thaw—until creamy and scoopable.
- For Quick Thaw: heat in the microwave in 10-second increments until the edges are a bit melty and ice cream is easy to scoop.
- Recommended Tools: My Favorite Food Processor | Ice Cream Maker or Large Ice Cream Maker | Trigger Ice Cream Scoop | Reusable Ice Cream Tub or Mini Pints
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churn
- Cuisine: American
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Isabella says
Had a craving for some ice cream, and after searching and searching the internet gods lead me to your recipe. This was exactly what I was looking for! I still can’t believe how creamy it is, and I love all the healthy ingredients you used. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe that my whole family can enjoy!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
When the internet gods want to bless you with something good, they don’t play! Lol. I’m so thrilled that you got exactly what you were looking for… and thoroughly enjoyed it! 🙂 Can you feel me beaming all the way from other there (across the internet)? 😉 Thanks for taking time out of your day to let me know, Isabella. Happy eating! 🍓🍨
Stephanie says
If I don’t have the coconut cream, would I just use 2 cans of the full fat coconut milk instead? Or what else could I substitute for it?
Thank you!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Stephanie. If you don’t have a can of cream, I’d recommend scooping the cream out of the top of cans of full-fat coconut milk instead. Hope you enjoy!
Mary says
Hi can I make this wothout an ice cream maker?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yep! Just transfer to a freezer-friendly container and allow to chill for 4-6 hours, or until firm. Then thaw and enjoy!
Biana says
This looks amazing! I usually make vegetarian ice cream, and I am looking forward to trying your recipe for something different.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh trust me, you’re totally gonna love this Biana! 🙂
Kimberly says
Holy moly, that looks incredible, the texture is so perfect!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thanks so much Kimberly!
Lisalia says
YUM! Thanks for this recipe. I’ve made other vegan ice creams before, but I love the secret tips you’ve shared – raw cashew butter and almond extract. Who knew that could take it to the next level?!!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thanks Lisalia! 🙂 Those two ingredients really make all the difference! 🙂 Happy ice-cream-making!
Priya says
I’m so glad I came across this recipe as I was looking for a dairy free ice cream recipe and this looks so good.
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Matt Taylor says
Strawberry ice cream is my favorite! I will have to try this sometime, it looks so good and easy to make.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh I know you’re absolutely gonna love it Matt!
Priya says
I’m so glad I came across this recipe. I was looking for a dairy free ice cream recipe and this is soo good.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Wonderful! Hope you enjoy!
Beth says
Absolutely delicious with the fresh strawberries from my garden. I’m lactose intolerant so this was perfect for me. What a treat!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh how amazing! I’ll bet those fresh homegrown strawberries tasted amazing!
Abigail Raines says
The addition of raw cashew butter makes it so deliciously delightful! I want some right now!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yes! It’s such a game changer when it comes to homemade ice cream.
Amy Allen says
Is there anything that can be subbed for the cashew butter (I can’t tolerate cashews). Thank you ☺️
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Amy! You could use another nut butter or sunflower seed butter. Hope this helps!
Julia says
This ice cream sounds amazing! Do you think I could still make it without an ice cream maker?
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yep, you’d just need to pour the mixture from the food processor into a freezer-friendly container and chill for 2-4 hours or until frozen. Then thaw and enjoy! 🙂