Turmeric Ginger Ice Cream

This turmeric ginger ice cream is surprisingly delicious! A well-balanced combination of ginger, turmeric and lemon zest creates this specific taste that is not overwhelming, but present. Lemon zest adds just a little subtle lemon taste that balances the ginger, and turmeric gives this ice cream nice yellow color, not to mention its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Topping it with crunchy toasted coconut flakes rounds it all up creating a great tropical healthy dessert. Definitely a must-try.

Turmeric Ginger Ice Cream [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
• 2 cups unsweetened full-fat coconut milk from the can
• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Generous pinch of ground black pepper
• Zest of one lemon, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• Toasted wide unsweetened coconut flakes, for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients.
2. Place all ingredients except lemon zest and xanthan gum into a medium saucepan and bring to simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently and making sure that all ingredients are well-combined. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. ​Once cool, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard the ginger slices. Put the stained mixture into the blender, add xanthan gum and blend until smooth. The mixture will thicken and will resemble the consistency of thin yogurt.
4. ​Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.
5. ​Turn on the ice cream maker; pour the mixture into the ice cream maker, add lemon zest and let mix until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Follow your ice cream maker's manufacturer instructions for precise timing and process. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2+ hours.

Notes

When left in freezer overnight, the ice cream may freeze pretty hard. If that happens, remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.​You can easily make this ice cream sugar-free by substituting maple syrup with stevia. Start with about 20 drops of liquid stevia, then adjust to taste. The texture will not be as creamy though as with maple syrup. You can remedy it by adding a bit more xanthan gum (about 1/4 teaspoon). If you prefer a really strong ginger flavor and more heat, use 3-inch piece of fresh ginger and 2 tsp. of ground ginger.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/turmeric-ginger-ice-cream-vegan/