For another sweet vegan berry treat, make this vegan strawberry ice cream next! This vegan cherry ice cream was born as a solution. I first dreamt it up on a hot summer’s day. I was lucky enough to be gifted a big bag of fresh cherries, so by the afternoon, when my house had turned into an oven, I knew cherry ice cream had to happen – stat!This vegan cherry ice cream hits all the right spots – it’s fruity, refreshing, and bursting with summery vibes. Plus, it’s made with all healthy ingredients. You could totally eat this for breakfast and tell yourself you’re eating a frozen cherry smoothie – because you basically are! Here’s the scoop on how to make the CREAMIEST vegan cherry ice cream:
Roast the cherries: This might sound a little ‘out there’ at first – fresh cherries are deliciously juicy and fresh, so why cook them?! Hear me out: the water content in cherries is what makes them icy when frozen. Roasting them reduces the amount of water, boosting the cherry flavor without leaving chunks of hard frozen cherry. Then, add cherries: You didn’t think I’d stop with the cherries there, did you? Next, we add chunks of sweet, ripe, fresh cherries, too! They’re just too darn good not to. Doubling up on the cherry goodness adds a burst of freshness. Coconut cream: This vegan cherry ice cream is also extra rich and dairy-free, thanks to the coconut cream. It makes the most luscious ice cream base! Using coconut milk would make this a bit thinner, so I opt for the cream instead.
Sprinkle on some coconut flakes for that extra chewiness. Toss in some chopped nuts or granola for a satisfying crunch. Or add a few fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness. Drizzle on some melted chocolate for double-choc goodness.
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