Week 11 of Sundays With Joy brought us to a recipe I have been eying since I first opened the book.
Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroon Ice Cream.
There are layers of coconut flavor in every part of this dessert making it every coconut lovers (like myself) dream.
Road block...
I don't own an ice cream maker. My mom does and I have meant to borrow it for weeks now but have yet to do so.
I hate buying equipment that only has one job. We don't eat enough ice cream to justify an ice cream maker purchase, and I don't want something taking up extra room.
So what's a girl to do when you need to make ice cream but do not own an ice cream maker?
I turned to my Sundays With Joy friend Tiffany from A Clove Of Garlic A Pinch Of Salt, when the group was assigned to make strawberry cookie dough ice cream last month (I was at KAF and have yet to make it....) Tiffany made this super easy 2 ingredient ice cream that you can add whatever you little heart desires to it.
It works! I know sometimes homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker causes you to get ice cream that is anything but creamy... it has that ice crystal build up... or it turns solid like ice.
Not this super duper easy ice cream! Tiffany uses whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk to create hers. For this weeks recipe I wanted to use tons of coconut flavor in the ice cream so I used coconut milk like joy does instead of the heavy cream/whipped cream.
Why stop there with my adaptations.... lets add in some almonds to make this like my favorite candy bar.
Almond Joy.
For the chocolate shell Joy uses coconut oil which I thought I had... but when I it came time to make it... I did not. I subbed with vegetable oil. I had to adjust the amounts because coconut oil is thick.
My husband said it tasted exactly like the candy bar just in ice cream form. I have to agree... it really did!
Almond Joy Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1 can of coconut milk
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup of slivered almonds
For the Topping:
1 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
In your electric mixer whip coconut milk until foamy. Pour in sweetened condensed milk whip for 2 minutes.
In the mean time toast your coconut. Sprinkle in a thin layer on a baking sheet bake bake at 350 for 5-8 minutes. Mine took 6. Once the coconut is a light golden brown remove from oven and cool.
Fold cooled coconut and almonds into the milk mixture.
Pour into a freezer proof bowl/container. Place in the freezer for 2 hours. Stir.
Return to freezer for an additional 2 hours.
Walla... you have ice cream!
For the chocolate coating, place chocolate and oil in a double boiler mix until it is melted and combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit at room temp. I let mine cool for 15 minutes.
Pour over ice cream servings.Chocolate should harden a bit as it reaches the cold ice cream. Joys was a harder chocolate shell where mine was more fudge like and a bit softer... but it did create a chocolate shell.
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Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't... you apparently always feel like a nut ;) So happy my super-method worked out for you. I don't think I will ever buy an ice cream maker now that I have this figured out! Can't wait to make mine!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiffany. If I knew ice cream could be made so easily without a machine I would have started making it eons ago!
DeleteEvery time I come here, you have even more decadent treat on! As a big fan of Almond Joy I can't wait to make it into ice cream! Thanks, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna! Almond Joy's are my total weakness!
DeleteLove your dishes! Almond Joy is the best, great idea for a variation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen! The little crock/ bowl things are from TJ Maxx. Love them!
DeleteI just filled the candy dish with Almond Joys! My sons love coconut and chocolate so this would be devoured in my house! Love the method.
ReplyDeleteAlmond Joy's don't stand a chance in my house! Luckily my kids don't like nuts or coconut so they are just for me!
DeleteI haven't seen an almond joy in a long time. I must make this ice cream treat!
ReplyDeleteDo they not sell them down under?
DeleteThis really looks like something I have to try! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy! You must try!
DeleteThis ice cream looks divine, and it's making my mouth water. You take gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennie!
DeleteWow, I love that you did it two-ingredient style! That is, hands down, my favorite way to do ice cream. :) Thanks for hosting this super fun series and I'm so happy to be a part of it!
ReplyDeleteGlad you joining in! I love this book... every recipe is right up my ally!
DeleteCoconut is one of my all time favorite flavors. I have been wanting to try the 2 ingredient ice cream with coconut...so glad you did and now I know it works. It looks super delicious!!! We are on the same wavelength...I posted ice cream today too:-)
ReplyDeleteooo I will have to go check out yours now!
DeleteI'm so impressed that you made this sans-ice-cream-maker! Looks absolutely delicious!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ali! Quite good considering I had no ice cream maker on hand!
DeleteI'm going to have to try this method...I don't have an ice cream maker either! I want one badly, but can't justify the purchase for something I wouldn't use that often!
ReplyDeleteI am quite against buying one... I almost caved. After discovering this easy method... I doubt I'll get one now!
DeleteWow, this looks so yummy, my mouth is watering already! We don't have an ice cream maker so this recipe is perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy you must try it!
DeleteThis looks insane.
ReplyDeleteIt really is! So yummy.
DeleteI love the adaptation! We have an ice cream maker, but I always forget to freeze the bowl, and when I want ice cream, it will take forever to be ready for it. I love this trick!
ReplyDeleteIt's a quick fix for ice cream if you don't want to deal with the hassle of your ice cream maker!
DeleteHoly delicious. It's almost vegan haha! :)
ReplyDeleteAlmost! I'm thinking I might try it with cream of coconut instead of the condensed milk next time!
DeleteThis is such a perfect Ice Cream recipe for the hot Summer days.
ReplyDeleteThanks Val!
DeleteOhhh stopppp it! I love everything about this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie!
DeleteTop it with chocolate sauce and nuts and you're golden! I use my Kitchenaid Ice Cream Maker attachment, but any ice cream maker will work with this recipe. It's so simple to make and it's egg-less too! Debbie Robey
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