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Date ice cream scooped into white bowls with a spoon, showing its creamy texture and caramel-colored appearance.
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Date Ice Cream

This Date Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened with dates for a delicious dairy-free dessert. Made with coconut milk and coconut cream, it has a smooth, scoopable texture and caramel-like flavor, all without an ice cream maker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Freezing Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: date ice cream
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups pitted dates
  • 1½ cups full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Place dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
    1½ cups pitted dates
  • Add dates, coconut milk, coconut cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
    1½ cups full-fat coconut milk, ½ cup coconut cream, 2 egg yolks, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, pinch of salt
  • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
  • Cover and freeze for 4–6 hours, stirring once or twice during freezing if possible, for a creamier texture. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.

Notes

  • Medjool dates provide the best flavor and texture, but other soft date varieties will work.
  • Soak the dates until soft and drain them well before blending.
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Any remaining pieces of date can create a grainy texture after freezing.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream for the richest, creamiest results.
  • Taste the mixture before freezing and add an extra date or two if you'd like it sweeter.
  • Stir the ice cream once or twice during the first few hours of freezing for a slightly creamier texture.
  • Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
  • Press parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing to help prevent ice crystals.
  • Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • For popsicles, pour the blended mixture into molds and freeze until solid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg