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Vegan Nutella Ice Cream – So Creamy! Vegan Nutella ice cream: whip up this irresistibly creamy and rich frozen treat. Made with real hazelnuts and coconut milk,

Vegan Nutella Ice Cream – So Creamy!

Vegan Nutella ice cream: whip up this irresistibly creamy and rich frozen treat. Made with real hazelnuts and coconut milk, it's a delightful dairy-free indulgence.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw hazelnuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 2 (14-oz.) cans light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar (ensure organic if vegan)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Method
 

  1. The day before use, place your ice cream churning bowl in the freezer for at least 12 hours to ensure a proper chill.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and add the hazelnuts to a bare baking sheet in a single layer. If raw, roast for a total of 10-12 minutes. If already roasted, roast for 8-10 minutes just to warm the natural oils and loosen the skins. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Then transfer to a large kitchen towel and use your hands to roll the nuts around to remove most of the skins.
  3. Transfer the skinned hazelnuts to your high-speed blender and blend for about 3 minutes, starting on low and working your way up to high, until they look like small crumbs.
  4. Next, melt your chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until about half of the chocolate chips are melted (~1 minute). Remove the pan from the heat and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate into the blender. Begin blending on low, working your way up to high until the hazelnut butter is completely smooth and combined. This should take about 3 minutes. Once completely smooth, remove 3 Tbsp of your freshly made "Nutella" and set aside for later!
  6. To your blender with the remaining "Nutella," add the light coconut milk, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt and blend on high for 2 minutes until smooth, creamy, and completely combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
  8. Add the slightly chilled mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions — ours took 30 minutes. Pour the reserved Nutella on top of the ice cream and gently fold it in to create a swirl. Transfer the ice cream to a large freezer-safe container, smooth it with a spoon, top with parchment paper, and freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Notes

- For the creamiest vegan Nutella ice cream, ensure your hazelnuts are thoroughly roasted and de-skinned. I once skipped some of the skinning and the texture wasn't as smooth.
- Don't rush the chilling process for the ice cream base; a well-chilled mixture churns into a better consistency.
- Storage: Store any leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks. Allow it to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using a higher quality semi-sweet chocolate.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.