Description
Creamy and nutty dairy-free ice cream made with toasted black sesame seeds and rich coconut milk. A unique frozen treat that’s bold in flavor, smooth in texture, and naturally vegan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon vodka (for easier scooping)
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor with maple syrup. Blend into a thick paste.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and sesame paste until smooth. Add vodka if using.
- Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4–5 hours, stirring hourly for first 2 hours.
- Let soften at room temp for 10 minutes before scooping. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest result.
- Stir during freezing to reduce ice crystals if not using an ice cream maker.
- Vodka is optional but helps keep the texture scoopable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (approx.)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: black sesame ice cream, coconut milk dessert, vegan ice cream, sesame coconut recipe, dairy-free frozen treat