Description
These creamy ice cream bars blend the rich flavors of coconut cream and milk with a smooth, thickened base, resulting in a luscious frozen treat. Enhanced with subtle sweetness from sugar and condensed milk, and optionally flavored with vanilla or fruit essence, these bars offer a delightful homemade alternative to traditional ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 35g milk powder
- 15g sugar
- 10g condensed milk
- 160g coconut cream (or whipping cream)
- 200g coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 10g cornstarch
- 2g food flavoring (optional, e.g., vanilla or fruit essence)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, thoroughly mix the coconut cream, coconut milk, milk powder, sugar, and condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook Mixture: Place the pot over low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning and lumps, gently warming the mixture.
- Thicken: Gradually sprinkle in the cornstarch while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Flavor: Remove the pot from heat and stir in any desired food flavoring such as vanilla or fruit essence, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Fill Molds: Carefully pour the thickened mixture into ice cream molds and insert popsicle sticks for easy handling.
- Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer for at least 4 hours to allow the bars to freeze solid and develop the perfect creamy texture.
- Serve: Once fully frozen, remove the bars from the molds and enjoy your homemade creamy ice cream bars.
Notes
- For a dairy-free variation, use coconut cream and coconut milk exclusively.
- Constant stirring while cooking is crucial to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth base.
- Use quality flavorings to enhance the ice cream’s taste without overpowering.
- Ensure molds are fully frozen to avoid melting when removing from molds.
- Adjust sugar to taste if a sweeter or less sweet ice cream is desired.
