Mango Coconut Ice Cream

Homemade vegan ice cream? Yup, and it’s easy to make.

Start with a can of coconut milk for a rich and creamy base. Simply combine the coconut milk with some almond milk and blend in ripe fruit and organic sugar. Chill the mixture then freeze in an ice cream maker. Scoop and enjoy.

Vegan Mango Coconut Ice Cream
1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk (do not use light or cream of coconut)
1/2 cup organic evaporated cane sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (homemade or purchased)
1 1/2 cups chopped ripe mango
1 tablespoon orange liqueur such as Grand Mariner or Cointreau
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla

Combine coconut milk, sugar, almond milk and mango in blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add orange liqueur and vanilla; blend to combine. Cover and refrigerate coconut mixture at least 4 hours until well chilled. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Makes about 1 quart (4 cups)

Tip: Homemade ice cream freezes very firm. Adding the orange liquor makes a slightly softer ice cream since alcohol does not freeze.

For a soft serve consistency, serve immediately.

For a firm, scoop-able consistency transfer to a freezer container and freeze until firm. Homemade ice cream freezes very firm. To serve, let the coconut ice cream soften at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes or until soft enough to scoop.

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Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies

Sometimes food equals love.

Today, people all over the world are making peanut butter pie- and sharing it with someone they love. Making the pie is a simple show of support for Jennifer Perillo of In Jennie’s Kitchen. She lost her husband Mikey this week. There are no words that can change that. But, friends and strangers can make a pie for Mikey.

Here’s my recipe for peanut butter pie. I hope you enjoy it with someone you love.

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies (Vegan)
1/4 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon creamy natural peanut butter
15 mini baked fillo shells (1.9 ounce package)
15 small scoops dark chocolate coconut ice cream (non-dairy frozen dessert)
Chopped cocktail peanuts

Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Spoon the chocolate mixture into the fillo shells. (About a rounded 1/2 teaspoon per shell.) Refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes or until set.

To serve, top each fillo shell with a scoop of coconut ice cream. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.

Makes 15 mini ice cream pies

Tip: A small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon volume) works perfectly for scooping the ice cream.

More peanut butter pies for Mikey:
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Find peanut butter pie blog links in a roundup from The Tomato Tart