A vegan coconut milk-based ice cream with cherry and almonds, combining to create a "Bakewell" flavour. A delicious, dairy-free and paleo-friendly recipe.
As you can guess by the name, the flavour of this ice cream is inspired by the classic British Bakewell Tart.
In other words, it's a Cherry & Almond ice cream but I can't help but associate it with the aforementioned dessert!
Have you ever tried a Bakewell tart before? It's very popular here in England and if you've ever tasted it, you'll know why.
The tart consists of shortcrust pastry, jam, almond frangipane and flaked almonds. SO good.
Then we have the Bakewell cake, or "Cherry Bakewell" which is decorated with icing and a glace cherry. Such a nostalgic treat for me!
Which is why I think this might be one of my favourite ice creams yet. Definitely in the top 5...
But like I say, the flavour is essentially Cherry & Almond which famously pair well together.
Cherry stones actually have a slight almond or marzipan flavour and so it's only natural that the cherry flesh would pair so well with almonds.
They're meant for each other.
Like me and this ice cream <3
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If you've not tried coconut milk ice cream before, you are missing out, my friend.
It makes the most creamy, smooth and deliciously sweet ice cream that more than definitely rivals the dairy variety!
I love the stuff so much, I even made a book dedicated to it. Read more about Coconut Milk Ice Cream.
Anyway, this ice cream is not only delicious but it's free-from any refined or unhealthy ingredients and is suitable for so many diets.
This ice cream is:
- Dairy-free & eggless
- Vegan
- Gluten-free & grain-free
- Paleo-friendly
- Free from refined sugars
- Easy to make without an ice cream maker (see instructions below)
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Cherry Bakewell Ice Cream
Cherry & almond ice cream that tastes like Bakewell cake! Vegan & paleo-friendly.
Ingredients
- 360 ml / 1½ cups coconut milk, full-fat
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder*
- 60 ml / ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Optional 1 tbsp alcohol, such as vodka or gin**
- Optional 1 tbsp beetroot juice, for added colouring (or use natural pink food dye)***
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients, except the alcohol, together in a blender and mix until smooth.
- Pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat and whisk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the alcohol, if using.
- Pour into a container and chill overnight.
Instructions for using an ice cream maker
- Once the mixture is chilled, you simply need to add it to yourice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Once churned, add to a shallow, freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Instructions without using an ice cream maker
- If you have a stand mixer with a metal bowl, you can freeze the bowl overnight and "churn" the ice cream using the paddle attachment.
- Otherwise, you will need to whisk the mixture well before freezing it and may need to check on it a couple of times and whisk again to add lot's of air to it and prevent it turning icy.
Notes
*Arrowroot powder can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket. You can also use tapioca flour or corn starch.
**The alcohol is to help keep the ice cream from freezing too hard.
***This isn't necessary as the ice cream will naturally be a subtle pink but if you want a bolder colour, use natural beetroot juice or vegan food dye.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 202Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 1g
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
As usual, all the birds have eaten all the cherries off the tree, just before they turned red! You ice cream looks fab.
Aimee says
Haha! Oh noooo. I love having lot's of birds in the garden but they definitely can be a nuisance when they eat YOUR produce. Thanks Cathy :-)
nadia says
I love all these delicious ice cream recipes you're coming up with! Cherry Bakewell tart is one of my favourite desserts at the moment. Cherries are just so amazing! :D
Aimee says
So I noticed, Nadia! Your bakewell tart recipe always makes me drool when I see it :D
Samina - The Cupcake Confession says
I've never eaten a bakewell tart before but I've seen it in one of Peggy Porschen's books that my uncle had gifted me when he was visiting. It looked SO GOOD ! And I can't stop thinking about how delicious this ice cream must taste! Almond and cherry is such a brilliant combination!
Aimee says
Oh you have to try it, Samina! x
Monica says
Oh my, this ice cream looks so amazing, Aimee! I love frangipane and all things almond...was just watching a show with Bakewell tarts featured. I want to try it so much and as you said, almonds and cherries are a great pair! I need to work on this.
Aimee says
You really need to try it, Monica! It is just heavenly. Right up your street, I think :-)
Sus Davy says
Such a fantastic flavour combination - one of my favourites. This ice cream looks so lovely and bright.
Aimee says
Thanks Sus! One of my favourites too :-)