Vegan Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup soy milk
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1.5 cup dairy-free heavy cream (Vegan heavy cream or dairy-free whipping cream.)
• 0.667 cup light brown sugar (Packed.)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger (Ginger powder.)
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.125 tsp salt
• 0.125 tsp xanthan gum (Optional. The source spells this ingredient “xanthum gum.”)
• 1 cup roasted sweet potato (Skin removed and puréed; approximately 200 g.)
• candied pecans (Optional topping; amount to taste.)
• salted caramel (Optional topping; amount to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Roast a sweet potato until completely tender. Remove and discard the skin, then purée 1 cup of the cooked flesh until smooth. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a medium pot, add the soy milk and cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dispersed and no lumps remain.

3. 3

   Add the dairy-free heavy cream, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the pot. If using xanthan gum, add it as well.

4. 4

   Place the pot over medium-high heat. Whisk continuously as the mixture heats, until it thickens to a smooth custard-like consistency. Do not stop whisking, particularly around the bottom and edges of the pot, to prevent scorching or lumps.

5. 5

   Remove the thickened mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly until it is no longer piping hot.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into an ice-cream maker. Add the sweet potato purée, then use the machine’s “mix” function to incorporate it evenly.

7. 7

   Switch the ice-cream maker to its ice-cream function and churn for about 40 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and resembles soft serve.

8. 8

   Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving so it firms up.

9. 9

   Serve plain or with optional candied pecans and salted caramel.

Notes

The source does not specify a separate chilling period before churning; cool the custard sufficiently before adding it to the machine according to the ice-cream maker’s instructions. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• ice cream
• vegan
• dairy-free
• frozen dessert
• American
• fall
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