Caribbean Frozen Dream – A Vegan Indulgence
This recipe creates a vegan-friendly, tropical dessert with a perfect balance of coconut and lime flavors. Served in a pineapple boat for an extra touch of indulgence.
Allergens
Tree nuts (cashews)
Ingredients
- 1 can (400ml) full
- fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours in hot water
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 fresh pineapples, peeled and hollowed out
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish
- 2 lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the cashews in hot water for 2 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- In a high speed blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, avocados, soaked cashews, lime juice, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up slightly. Remove from the freezer and blend again to achieve a soft serve consistency.
- Carefully scoop the frozen dream into the hollowed out pineapples, filling each to the brim. e) Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lime slices, then serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The key to achieving the perfect texture is blending and freezing the mixture multiple times.
Notes
Be sure to choose ripe and firm avocados for the best texture.