Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Dairy-Free Coconut Homemade Ice Cream (2 Ingredients/No Machine) 4.66 from 96 votes Learn how to make a Homemade Dairy-Free Ice Cream with only coconut milk and your choice of flavor mix-ins. By Gemma Stafford | January 15, 2015 | 319 Last updated on November 11, 2019 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Hi Bold Bakers! You’ve suggested so many great Homemade Ice Cream flavors and this week I’m bringing you more of your requests including Matcha Green Tea & Vanilla. And I REALLY want you to try this Dairy-Free Homemade Ice Cream base recipe. It’s the same method as my original No Machine Ice Cream and it tastes SO good! So let’s get ice cream making! Homemade Dairy-Free Coconut Recipe Ice Cream (No Machine) 4.66 from 96 votes Print Recipe Learn how to make a Homemade Dairy-Free Ice Cream with only coconut milk and your choice of flavor mix-ins. Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Prep Time 20 minsTotal Time 20 mins Learn how to make a Homemade Dairy-Free Ice Cream with only coconut milk and your choice of flavor mix-ins. Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz) full fat coconut milk⅔ cups sugar2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) Instructions Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferrably overnightEmpty the contents of other 1 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer, stir once and gently simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk is thick and has reduced by half (After about 10 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn a golden color – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen.) Remove from heat and let cool completely.Open the 2 cans of chilled coconut milk. The cream should have risen to the top. Carefully scoop the cream into a mixing bowl. (Reserve the water below to use in a smoothie.) With an electric beater, whip up the coconut cream on high speed until it's light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.Add the condensed coconut milk and whip on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. This ice cream does freeze harder than my other so just give it a few minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop. Vanilla Coconut Recipe (Dairy-Free / No Machine) 4.72 from 82 votes Print Recipe Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Prep Time 20 minsTotal Time 20 mins Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz) full fat coconut milk⅔ cups sugar2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk3 tsp vanilla extractVanilla seeds from ½ vanilla pod (optional) Instructions Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferrably overnightEmpty the contents of other 1 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer, stir once and gently simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk is thick and has reduced by half (After about 10 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn a golden color – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen.) Remove from heat and let cool completely.Open the 2 cans of chilled coconut milk. The cream should have risen to the top. Carefully scoop the cream into a mixing bowl. (Reserve the water below to use in a smoothie.) With an electric beater, whip up the coconut cream on high speed until it's light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.Add the condensed coconut milk and whip on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.Add in the vanilla flavoring. Taste to make sure you have your desired flavorTransfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. This ice cream does freeze harder than my other so just give it a few minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop. Chocolate and Almond Ice Cream (Dairy-Free Coconut / No Machine) 4.65 from 53 votes Print Recipe Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Prep Time 20 minsTotal Time 20 mins Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz) full fat coconut milk⅔ cups sugar2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)6 tblsp of cocoa powder2/3 cup toasted almonds Instructions Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferrably overnightEmpty the contents of other 1 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer, stir once and gently simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk is thick and has reduced by half (After about 10 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn a golden color – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen.) Remove from heat and let cool completely.Open the 2 cans of chilled coconut milk. The cream should have risen to the top. Carefully scoop the cream into a mixing bowl. (Reserve the water below to use in a smoothie.) With an electric beater, whip up the coconut cream on high speed until it's light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.Add the condensed coconut milk and whip on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.Mix in the cocoa powder and toasted almonds into the ice creamTransfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. This ice cream does freeze harder than my other so just give it a few minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop Pina Colada Coconut Ice Cream (Dairy-Free/No Machine) 4.68 from 53 votes Print Recipe Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Prep Time 20 minsTotal Time 20 mins Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz) full fat coconut milk⅔ cups sugar2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)3/4 cup of pineapple puree3 tablespoon of sugar Instructions Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferrably overnightEmpty the contents of other 1 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer, stir once and gently simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk is thick and has reduced by half (After about 10 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn a golden color – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen.) Remove from heat and let cool completely.Open the 2 cans of chilled coconut milk. The cream should have risen to the top. Carefully scoop the cream into a mixing bowl. (Reserve the water below to use in a smoothie.) With an electric beater, whip up the coconut cream on high speed until it's light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.Add the condensed coconut milk and whip on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.Mix together the pineapple puree with the sugar. This helps it freeze wellThen swirl this into the ice cream baseTransfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. This ice cream does freeze harder than my other so just give it a few minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop. Matcha Coconut Ice Cream (Dairy-Free /No Machine) 4.74 from 53 votes Print Recipe Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Dessert Dairy Free Egg-Free Vanilla Chocolate Fruit Nuts Prep Time 20 minsTotal Time 20 mins Author: Gemma Stafford Servings: 2 pints Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz) full fat coconut milk⅔ cups sugar2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk3 tsp vanilla extractVanilla seeds from ½ vanilla pod (optional)2 tblsp of matcha (green tea) powder Instructions Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferrably overnightEmpty the contents of other 1 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer, stir once and gently simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk is thick and has reduced by half (After about 10 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn a golden color – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen.) Remove from heat and let cool completely.Open the 2 cans of chilled coconut milk. The cream should have risen to the top. Carefully scoop the cream into a mixing bowl. (Reserve the water below to use in a smoothie.) With an electric beater, whip up the coconut cream on high speed until it's light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.Add the condensed coconut milk and whip on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.Mix the matcha green tea powder into the ice cream base. Taste to make sure you have reached your desired flavorTransfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. This ice cream does freeze harder than my other so just give it a few minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop. Try These Recipes! How to Make Japanese Mochi Ice CreamHow to Make Strawberry GranitaThe Easiest Homemade Gelato (No Machine, 3 Flavors!)Blood Orange Granita Watch The Recipe Video! Submit your own photos of this recipe Upload Photo 2 Images Clarkie02 Росалина Иванова Rate this Recipe Rate this Recipe Name* Email* Rate this Recipe Rate this Recipe Name* Email* 319 Comments most useful newest oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments Romona 4 years ago Hi Gemma!! This ice cream base is AMAZING. I made it and it was just perfect! I was so excited when I saw it coming together and when I tasted the final product. I made cookie and cream, straw-raspberry, chocolate and vanilla, those were all the base I could find at the time. Every one in my house loved them! Thank you sooo much Gemma. Sheren 2 months ago Hi Gemma, Is it possible to use a pack of coconut milk with around 25% fat (not in a can, but this one can separate into cream and liquid)??? because it is very difficult to find a can of organic full-fat coconut milk in my country. And then, since the coconut milk is lower in fat, I will use xanthan gum to make the ice-cream creamier and smoother as what a high fat coconut milk will do to the ice-cream. Is this possible?? Thank you, Gemma! Ryon James 2 months ago Hi, Has anyone tried rum and raisin? Sheren Chinthia 3 months ago Hi Gemma, Aside from being vegan & dairy-free, is this recipe low-fat, low-calorie and low-sugar as well? I’m going to substitute the white sugar with coconut sugar. Sheren Chinthia 3 months ago Hi, Gemma! Aside from the recipe being vegan and dairy-free, is this also low sugar and low calorie? If it is, could you state the calorie count (you can give estimation) and also how low of sugar comparing to normal ice-cream? Ritlynn 3 months ago Hi Gemma, Please can you use monk fruit sweetener instead of the sugar in the condense milk recipe and will it work perfectly well. Melody 4 months ago can we use coconut cream instead of scooping the cream out from the coconut milk? Aaliyah 5 months ago can i use sugar free sweetener for this recipe ? Dennis Afinidad 6 months ago Hello maam Gemma. Thanks a lot for such wonderful and easy to prepare coco ice cream. Can i use freshly squeezed coconut milk? Mayra 7 months ago Hi Gemma, i’m researching for a vegan base for ice cream, but I do got a machine and my issue was that my frist attepmt was icy, full of cristals 🙁 Any advice? can I use this recipe for it? What if I pack it? Will it last? Load More Comments About Us Meet Gemma About Us Meet Gemma Hi Bold Bakers! I’m Gemma Stafford, a professional chef originally from Ireland, and I want to help you bake with confidence anytime, anywhere! No matter your skills, I have you covered. Sign up for my FREE weekly emails and join millions of other Bold Bakers in the community for new recipes, baking techniques, and more every week! Read More