Karen's Vegan Strawberry-Rhubarb “Ice Cream”
I’m a rhubarb fanatic! Perfectly blended into a fabulous creamy dessert. It’s sweet-tart flavor and gorgeous pinky hue sets off the sweeter strawberries.
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Vegan Ice Cream
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Vegan Ice Cream, Karen's Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb “Ice Cream”, Strawberry-Rhubarb Vegan Ice Cream
Servings: 10 1/2 cup servings; makes 2 1/2 pints
- 1 cup raw cashews - will soak over night
- 2 cups strawberries use ripe ones
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 cups sliced rhubarb* about 3 - 4 large stalks
- 3/4 cup pure cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk Organic
- 2 big pinches sea salt
Strawberry Mixture:
Clean, dry and hull strawberries. Add them to a bowl to fit, stir in the honey, leave to macerate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Rhubarb Mixture:
Clean and dry rhubarb stalks, cut away and discard any leaves. Slice 1" thick. Add to a 10" skillet with the sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. When bubbly, reduce to a low simmer and cook the rhubarb until it has softened - yet not falling apart, about 5 minutes. HINT: Rhubarb can cook quickly, so take off heat when just softened. Set aside to cool completely.
Puree in a Blender:
Drain the nuts, rinse under cool water. Add the cashews, almond milk and sea salt to a the carafe of a blender. Whirl from low speed to high for at least one minute, or until smooth.
Remove 1/2 cup of EACH Strawberry and Rhubarb mixtures, set aside*. Add remaining fruit mixtures to the carafe and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the ice cream base into a large bowl - will cover and cool in the refrigerator.
Add both reserved fruit mixtures to the carafe - no need to clean it. Pulse until coarsely chopped, just a few seconds - add to the bowl of ice cream base. This step will give the ice cream some texture. *OR you can blend all ingredients in the carafe for a smooth ice cream.
Refrigerate covered until cold, about 4 hours or overnight.
Process in your ice cream machine. Store in the freezer.
*Rhubarb: Look for unblemished stalks, preferably with a very dark, bright magenta hue.
Recipe analysis does not include soaking time for cashews.
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg