Description
Strawberry Cashew Ice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free frozen dessert made with cashews, strawberries, and coconut cream. It’s perfect for warm days and allergy-friendly gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart diced strawberries (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond, oat, or cashew milk
- 3/4 cup cold coconut cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 golden sandwich cookies, crushed (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Mash gently and bring to a boil, cooking for 7–9 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Strain through a sieve into a bowl and refrigerate until cool (about 1 hour).
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and blend with milk, coconut cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Pour cashew mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish and fold in crushed cookies. Drizzle cooled strawberry puree over the top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Before serving, let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes. Scoop into bowls or cones and top with more crushed cookies if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Let the strawberry mixture cool completely before adding it to avoid affecting the ice cream texture.
- Freeze overnight for a creamier consistency.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry cashew ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, vegan ice cream, no-churn strawberry ice cream, healthy frozen dessert