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Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Rich, creamy and so decadent. Bourbon and cashews make this ice cream over the top creamy while the vanilla beans shine; Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ice cream.

So many interpretations have given us opportunities to make it with a variety of ingredients. Not just the traditional dairy and eggs but with nondairy milks, bananas, and whole nuts made with or without a machine.

Ice cream’s versatility has given everyone an option to fit their dietary lifestyle, so we can all enjoy sublime deliciousness of the frozen treat.

After making these Bourbon Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies, I knew I had to make an ice cream interpretation and since Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream had been in my mind, I got to work! The whole vanilla bean, pod and beans, is included this cashew milk based ice cream, with additional vanilla paste and extract to boost vanilla notes. The bourbon? Well, you know it’s a favorite libation because it pairs so well with fruit base desserts, drinks, and savory food.

Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

This coconut and cashew milk based ice cream is slow churned for the most creamy mouth feel.

All the reason I take time and have invested in the equipment to churn ice cream. Churning accomplishes several things. First, it reduces the size of the ice crystals by freezing the base fast, creating tiny ice crystals for a silky smooth mouth-feel. It also incorporates air, making it light and extra creamy.

Although there are several options for no-churn, and I’ve tried a few, I’ve not been able to recreate the churn texture I’m after. I’ve been working on this process, and more experiments are in the works. I hope to create one that I’m happy with, and as soon as I do, you know I’ll be sharing it here.

Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Until then, if you have an ice cream maker, pull it out of the back of the cabinet or dig it out of storage. Take time to age and churn your ice cream. If you’ve not yet made that investment but want to churn your own ice cream at home, ask a friend or family member if you can borrow theirs.

I use the Kitchen Aid attachment for all my churns but borrowed a Cuisinart for years before the Kitchen Aid. Both are solid machines.

Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

To inspire your ice cream making-goals, a bunch of bloggers got together and shared their most delicious and crave worthy ice cream recipes. Find the links below and get into ice cream making mode this Summer!

More Egg and Dairy Free Ice Cream Recipes to Love! 

  • Dark Chocolate Cocoa Nib Ice Cream – vegan
  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Nice Cream – vegan
  • Bourbon Soaked Cherry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – vegan
  • Mexican Chocolate Almond Nice Cream Bowls – vegan
Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Servings:4 -5 Servings
Calories:527kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Rich, creamy and so decadent. Bourbon makes this ice cream over the top creamy while the vanilla beans shine. Easy to whip up, the ice cream maker and freezer does all the work. Vegan + Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 C Raw Cashews soaked in very hot water for 10 minutes or soaked in room temperature water overnight, rinsed and drained, 122g
  • 1 3/4 C Full Fat Coconut Milk 386g, 1 Can
  • 1 Whole Vanilla Bean Pod cut in 1/2
  • 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or more extract
  • 3 Tbs Maple Syrup
  • 3 Tbs Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/4 C Water 59g
  • 1/3 C Light Brown Sugar packed, 58g
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • *See note on commercial Ice Cream Cones

Instructions

  • Place the ice cream maker freezer container in the freezer 24 hours prior to making the ice cream.
  • Into a high-speed blender (I use VitaMix), add the cashews, coconut milk, whole vanilla pod + all it's beans, drained cashews, extract, paste, maple syrup, bourbon, water, brown sugar, and sea salt. Blend on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down container. Blend again until silky smooth, about 30 seconds. It will get steamy - this is okay. Pour base mixture into a lidded container and store in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. It needs to be good and cold before churning.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and place in freezer just before churning. Churn the base according to manufactures directions (mine takes about 22 minutes).
  • Spoon the ice cream into the loaf pan. It can be served at this time as soft serve, but for a firmer ice cream, press on. Place parchment directly on top of the ice cream and then place it in a plastic storage bag (I use an old bread bag). This will help prevent ice crystal formation. Allow to rest over night for a firmer ice cream.
  • The ice cream is ready when it's the desired consistency. Be sure to let it set for about 15 minutes at room temperature before scooping. Store covered in the freezer for up to a week.

Notes

I recommend Let's Do Organic ice cream cones. They are vegan and do not include dreaded unsustainable palm oil in the ingredients like so many prepackaged foods do.
Adapted from my Bourbon Soaked Cherry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 6mg
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*Disclosure: I received complementary product from Rodelle to use in this recipe. All opinions are my own.

 

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Congratulations to Angie W. !!

The giveaway prize included an ice cream maker from Cuisinart, an ice cream scoop from Zeroll, vanilla from Rodelle, containers, popscicle molds, a scoop from Tovolo, and Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones cookbook!

Vegan Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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