Just 3 ingredients for deliciously creamy cashew ice cream. The best cashew ice cream recipe—no churn, super easy and satisfying! Vegan, Paleo.
Allow me to welcome you to the best Cashew Ice Cream Recipe. Like, ever. No, you don’t have to soak cashews. No, you don’t have to bust out the ice cream maker (unless you really want to). No, you don’t have to sacrifice taste for ease.
Now, for the YES’s! (Oh, yes the YES’s!!).
Yes, you should grab all of your ice cream appetites. (Okay, I admit that sounded weird.) Yes, you should grab your favorite cashew butter, and yes you should absolutely get excited!!
Today’s 3 ingredient cashew ice cream recipe is the creamiest homemade cashew ice cream, made with luscious coconut milk and the simplest whole ingredients.
You ready? Let’s make this!
How to Make Cashew Ice Cream
This paleo cashew ice cream recipe is so easy to make! See for yourself:
Add & Blend
Just add all cashew ice cream ingredients except optional add-ins to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour
Pour the liquidy ice cream mixture into a freezer-friendly ice cream container.
Chill
Chill until firm enough to fold in cashews, then chill some more until frozen.
Scoop
Thaw until scoopable, then scoop up & enjoy the best cashew ice cream ever! That’s really, truly it.
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An Easy 3 Ingredient Cashew Ice Cream Recipe
All you need are 3 simple ingredients to make this cashew ice cream recipe:
#1: Full-fat Coconut Milk
#2: Cashew Butter (try Homemade)
#3: Pure Maple Syrup
q&a for cashew ice cream
Can I use homemade cashew butter in this recipe? Yes! Learn here: How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter.
Can I pour this cashew ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker? Yes! You can churn this vegan ice cream in an ice cream maker to make it extra creamy and light. Just make sure to churn it before freezing.
Can I use a different seed or nut butter? Yes! Try peanut butter, sunflower seed butter or almond butter! If you prefer almond butter , try my almond butter ice cream.
Where do I find full-fat coconut milk? Click here to find full-fat coconut milk.
How much sweetener should I use? Use the amount listed on the recipe, or add to taste. Simply take a taste of the cashew ice cream mixture before freezing—while it’s still in the food processor. Then, add more sweetener as needed.
Rich ‘n creamy cashew ice cream made with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep—the best cashew ice cream recipe!
So how’d you like making your very first homemade cashew ice cream recipe? Not your first? How presumptuous of me! 😉 I mean, how’d you like making the best homemade cashew ice cream, ever? Hehe! Thank you so much for sharing in these kitchen adventures with me! ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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3 Ingredient Cashew Ice Cream Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
Description
Cashew Ice Cream Recipe: just 3 ingredients for deliciously creamy cashew ice cream. The best cashew ice cream recipe—no churn, super easy and satisfying! Vegan, Paleo.
Ingredients
Cashew Ice Cream
- 1 (13.66 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup unsalted, natural creamy cashew butter (try homemade)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons roasted cashews, chopped
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the Optional Add-in to a food processor or blender: coconut milk, cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla (if using).
- Blend until smooth. Periodically scrape down the sides of the blender/processor.
- Pour into a freezer-friendly container with a lid, such as this insulated ice cream tub or these super cute mini ice cream containers.
- Cover and place into the freezer. Freeze for 1 hour. Then, if using, fold in chopped cashews—the ice cream mixture will be thickened & creamy—this will prevent the cashews from sinking to the bottom.
- Freeze for an additional 2-5 hours, until firm. Enjoy! If enjoying the next day or later, allow to thaw for about 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or until soft enough to scoop.
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Notes
*This recipe is lightly sweet. If you like sweeter ice cream, add 1-2 more tablespoons maple syrup. Taste the ice cream mixture before freezing to adjust to taste.
Storing Instructions: Store for 1-2 weeks in the freezer. Before enjoying: allow to thaw for 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or until soft enough to scoop.
To Quick Thaw: Making sure your ice cream is in a microwave-safe container, heat in 15-second increments until softened & scoopable.
Recommended Tools
- Food Processor: Nothing beats this food processor. It’s probably my most-used kitchen appliance.
- Reusable Ice Cream Containers: This tall, rectangular Insulated Ice Cream Tub fits perfectly in your freezer door. For pint-style containers: Reusable Ice Cream Tub or Mini Ice Cream Containers – perfect for homemade ice cream & love that they’re reusable!
- Trigger Ice Cream Scoop: The trigger makes it super easy to create beautiful scoops of ice cream without it getting stuck. Best Ice Cream Scoop: I seriously love this scoop! It looks amazing, and scoops like a champ.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cashew ice cream, cashew milk ice cream
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Oh wow! What a delicious and very yummy ice cream flavor! My hubby and I love enjoying this ice cream after dinner. Such a creamy and yummy!
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Aww how sweet! 😊 So happy you two are enjoying the recipe!
Oh wow! One of my new favorite summer dessert recipe!
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I would like to try this ice cream! This cashew flavor sounds so interesting!
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The flavor is seriously so good! 😋
Easiest ice cream recipe I’ve ever seen, and it looks super tasty! Can’t wait to try this
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Yes! It’s so easy, and so tasty! 😊
I am finding ice cream recipes because my mother did buy ice cream machine. Will this work on that? I would really love to try this!
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Hi Claire! So sweet of you to look for recipes for your mom. 🙂 Yep, after you finish blending all the ingredients, you can pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and follow it’s instructions accordingly. Hope you all enjoy it!
I am so excited to try this over the weekend, thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Amanda! Hope you enjoyed it!
I love store-bought cashew ice cream. This version was even better, I love using it in root beer floats!
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Oh that’s so awesome to her Krystle! 🙂 This would be perfect for a root beer float!
Could I use raw cashew butter instead of roasted? Thank you! Looks delicious
Hi Gina! Yep, you can use raw cashew butter here. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Thank you for your reply Demeter. I appreciate your time. I actually swapped the cashew butter for peanut butter and added chocolate chips. It was better then any store bought vegan ice cream I had tried! It was delicious. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes.
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How sweet of you to say! Just know that I truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to stop by and chat with me. 🙂 Oh my, peanut butter chocolate chip vegan ice cream sounds so good!! I’m so happy you enjoyed my recipe. Can’t wait to see what you try next, Gina. 🙂
This is such a perfect treat for hot days!
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I couldn’t agree more Sandra!
This is awesome! What a great combination of flavors, definitely making this!
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Awesome, so glad to hear it Melanie!
I am drooling over this ice cream! The best treat for summer!
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Haha thanks Catalina!
Can’t wait to enjoy this after dinner tonight! Such a great flavor and easy too!
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Oh it’s soo good for dessert! .
What a creamy, smooth and refreshing ice cream flavor! Looking forward to enjoying this all summer long!
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Yes! It’s the perfect summer treat!
Making this ice cream ASAP!!! SO creamy and loaded with goodies! 🙂
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Haha exactly! . Happy ice cream making Taylor!
Thank you for sharing this yummy ice cream recipe. I’m going to make it for my mom. She’s doing keto and will love this recipe!
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Oh that’s wonderful! What’s a sweet daughter you are. .
Trying to cut back on fats. Would this work with lite coconut milk?
Hi Rosalie! Hm, it should be fine, but it will turn out less creamy. Let me know how it goes!
I made this. It was incredibly easy. My add in was a splash of crème de cacao. I also used a ice cream maker as it was sitting in my freezer begging for use. Neither me nor my husband could tell it was non-dairy ice cream. Arguably the best ice cream I’ve tasted.
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Ooh I like the sound of that add-in! 😋 I’m so thrilled that you and the hubs enjoyed the ice cream. Thanks for letting me know!
I have an ice cream maker. Would this recipe work in my machine?
So far every recipe of yours that I’ve tried I have absolutely loved. You are my go-to site when I’m in the mood for baking. I also recommend you to friends!
Aww thank you Jody! . You’re too sweet. Hm, as for the ice cream maker: I haven’t tried it with this recipe, but it should work fine. Let me know how it turns out!
I have all of these ingredients! YESSSS! Can’t wait to try this.
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Woohoo! Isn’t it the best when that happens? . Hope you enjoy it Ivana!
My family really enjoyed this treat! Love that you made it vegan! Perfect!!
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Yay! I’m so thrilled to hear it Toni!
This looks like the perfect summer treat! I can’t wait to make it!
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Oh you know it Taylor!
I want to do a swan dive into that bowl of ice cream. Coconut and cashews sound like an amazing flavor combination — I would probably eat the whole container myself.
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Haha that would amazing! . Oh yes, they make the perfect combo. And let me tell you, we always have to make a double batch of it around here! .
I never even thought to put coconut& cashews together but now I’m very curious to try it!
It’s such a yummy combo! You’ve definitely got to give it a try. 🙂