Cold Brew Coffee Coconut Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Whisk the coconut milk with instant coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla until the coffee dissolves.
2. 2Pour into a Creami pint, keeping it under the max line.
3. 3Freeze flat for around 24 hours.
4. 4Run the ICE CREAM preset.
5. 5Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and Re-spin if needed for creaminess.
6. 6Serve once smooth.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely solid for the full 16-24 hours before spinning; a partially frozen pint will come out crumbly instead of creamy.
• If your result is grainy or powdery after spinning, add a tablespoon of cold milk or cream, reinsert into the Creami, and run the program again.
• Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before inserting it into the Creami if you're having trouble getting it to spin smoothly.

Variations

• Swap the instant coffee for 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate (or double-strength cooled coffee) for a deeper, more complex coffee flavor.
• Use brown sugar or honey instead of maple syrup for a different sweetness profile and subtle caramel notes.
• Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt to the base before freezing for an extra flavor dimension.

FAQ

Can I use light coconut milk instead of full-fat?

You can, but the texture will be thinner and may come out more icy than creamy. Full-fat coconut milk gives you that rich, smooth Creami texture. If you do use light, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or vanilla to compensate.

My pint didn't freeze solid. What went wrong?

Your freezer may not be cold enough, or you didn't give it the full 16-24 hours. Make sure the pint is lying flat on a shelf with nothing blocking airflow. If your freezer runs warm, aim for 24 hours or even longer.

Can I make this less rich or use an alternative to coconut milk?

Yes, you can use half coconut milk and half unsweetened almond or oat milk, though the texture will be a bit lighter. Stick with full-fat versions of either to keep it creamy when spun.

How long can I store the frozen pint before spinning?

Your pint stays good in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. After that, ice crystals can form and affect texture. Once you spin it into ice cream, eat it right away or return the unused portion to the freezer for no more than a few hours.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated