Gluten Free Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published May 01, 2017
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Don’t let the unusual ingredient list deter you. This ice cream has a rich, decadent texture and real caramel flavor – all while remaining refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and with a bonus vegetable! This is by far my favorite ice cream recipe. I know you’ll love it, too.
I used a Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker for these recipes, but they will work in any machine. Or, if you don’t have an ice cream maker, use my food processor method.
Food processor method (for a soft-serve style ice cream): Once the ingredients are blended, rather than placing in an ice cream maker, divide the mixture evenly among 9-12 silicone muffin cups. Freeze until firm, then remove cups and store the disks in a plastic food storage bag until ready to serve. To make the ice cream, take 1-2 frozen disks per serving. Cut each disk in quarters and process until the mixture resembles crumbs. Scrape the sides and press the mixture down. Continue to process until it blends and becomes creamy. Serve immediately.
Gluten Free Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened sweet potato puree, canned or homemade*
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- ⅔ -1 cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lucuma powder or 2 teaspoons carob powder
- ¼ teaspoon pure plain or vanilla liquid stevia, or ¼ cup coconut sugar, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon rum or brandy flavoring, or 1 tablespoon rum or brandy (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Set up your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- In a high-powered blender, blend all ingredients until perfectly smooth and silky, scraping down the sides as needed. (You can also blend in small batches in a regular blender). It will be thicker than conventional ice cream – more like the texture of cake batter.
- Pour into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions. For soft ice cream, serve immediately, or freeze until firm. If desired, top with Homemade Chocolate Shell (recipe follows).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Caramel Ice Cream reprinted with permission from Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free by Ricki Heller. © Sellers Publishing, 2013.
