Name: Dairy Free Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 13.5 ounces full fat coconut milk; 0.5 cup oat, almond or soy milk; 0.75 cup coconut sugar; 0.75 cup cocoa powder; pinch kosher salt; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1.5 cups fresh cherries; 0.5 cup dairy free chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Loaded with ripe, sweet cherries and decadent chocolate, it's hard to believe that this utterly luscious ice cream is entirely dairy free. This dairy-free ice cream is a breeze to prepare. Just mix your ingredients, pour into your ice cream maker, and let it do the work. In no time, you’ll have a homemade treat ready to enjoy!

Dessert

2 h 50 m

American

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March 11, 2026

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Dairy Free Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Dairy Free Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

13 ½ ounces full fat coconut milk

½ cup oat, almond or soy milk

¾ cup coconut sugaryou can use white or brown sugar instead

¾ cup cocoa powder

pinch kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ cups fresh cherrieschopped, defrosted and chopped

½ cup dairy free chocolate chips or chopped walnuts(optional)

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to thoroughly combine and make sure there are no lumps and sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.

Whisk the mixture one more time and pour into bowl of ice cream maker. Prepare ice cream based on ice cream maker instructions (my ice cream maker takes 50 minutes).

5 minutes before the ice cream is complete add the cherries, any additional cherry juice and chocolate chips or walnuts if desired.

Serve immediately if you prefer a softer texture similar to soft serve or cover and freeze if a harder consistency is desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Base Thoroughly ❄️
Refrigerate your milk and coconut milk mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight before churning to ensure faster freezing and creamier texture in your ice cream maker.
Toast Your Cocoa Powder 🍫
Lightly bloom your cocoa powder in a small amount of warm milk before mixing into the base to deepen chocolate flavor and eliminate any bitter, raw taste.
Macerate Cherries for Intense Flavor 🍒
Combine fresh cherries with a tablespoon of coconut sugar 30 minutes before mixing to release their natural juices and create a more concentrated cherry flavor throughout the ice cream.
Fold in Solids at the Right Time ⏱️
Add chocolate chips and cherry pieces during the last 2-3 minutes of churning rather than at the start to prevent them from breaking down and maintain distinct texture in every scoop.
Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk Strategically 🥥
Blend the full-fat coconut milk separately and use it as 30-40% of your total liquid base to provide richness without overwhelming the dairy-free profile with coconut flavor.