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Ghanaian Coconut Ice Cream

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, this coconut ice cream reflects the country's abundance of fresh coconuts and is a popular treat in tropical climates. It embodies the spirit of celebration and community, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. Today, variations of this ice cream can be found in many parts of the world, appealing to coconut lovers everywhere.

GhanaianGHdessert
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 egg yolks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream adds richness while whole milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Remove the skin of the coconut and wash it.

2

Open the coconut and pour the water into a bowl, saving it for later.

3

Chop the coconut into smaller pieces or grate it for easier blending.

4

Transfer the chopped coconut into a blender, adding a little water and the coconut water, then blend until smooth.

5

Strain the blended mixture to extract the coconut milk, squeezing out all the juice.

6

Allow the mixture to sit for a while to let the water settle and the milk rise to the top.

7

In a bowl, mix evaporated milk, milk powder, condensed milk, and sugar until smooth with no lumps.

8

Scoop out the coconut milk that has settled on top, leaving the water underneath.

9

Add cornstarch to the remaining coconut water in a bowl and stir on low heat until thickened.

10

Add the coconut milk to the thickened mixture and stir until smooth, then remove from heat.

11

Allow the mixture to cool completely before combining it with the milk mixture.

12

Add vanilla essence to the combined mixture and stir well.

13

Transfer the mixture into ice cream cups and cover them.

14

Place the cups in the freezer overnight to set.

15

The next day, remove the ice cream from the freezer and serve.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchurningfreezing

Equipment Needed

saucepanmixing bowlwhiskice cream makercontainer for freezing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

dairycoconut

Also Known As

Coconut Ice CreamGhana Coconut Ice Cream

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