I’m not a vegan, not even close to being a vegan. But what I am is a cashew nut lover. I was curious about this ice cream as I had heard rave reviews from vegans but what I wanted to see was how it stacked up for a non vegan. Was it as good or were vegans just grateful for a halfway decent recipe that allowed them to partake in one of their favourite childhood treats?
I know I’ve been moaning about the cold but for this start of Spring I thought I’d coax a little warm weather out by making ice cream. I was pleased to see that there was an Organic version of Camp Maple Syrup and given that I was making a healthy ice cream, it seemed fitting to buy this.
The timing for this was fortuitous as I was sick with the flu so I couldn’t eat any dairy. But that also meant that my sense of smell and taste was affected. Once I was on the mend however it meant that I could judge this with a critical tongue and whilst it replicated the texture somewhat of ice cream, it isn’t what a non vegan eater would call like ice cream. It’s not bad, but it’s obviously not as “creamy” tasting as ice cream. Using something like soy milk would probably yield a more accurate ice cream doppelganger. Perhaps I need to try another flavour, which I will, one day.
Ice cream is probably my least favourite item to photograph, it takes a lot of hurrying and technique, moreso than any other food except for perhaps a souffle that may fall. So if my ice cream photos lack somewhat, it was probably as a function of my lack of expertise in the area and lack of enthusiasm for photographing this temperamental creature.
Apple Cinnamon Vice Cream (Vegan Ice Cream)
- 3 cups apple juice
- 200g raw cashews
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
1. Blend all ingredients in the blender (not a food processor) for at least 2 minutes to get the mixture extremely smooth.
2. Empty contents into a freezerproof container and put in the freezer until set or pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to directions till it reaches an ice cream consistency.
3. If not using an ice cream maker, once frozen, leave it outside for 10 minutes to thaw slightly and then process ice cream in food processor. This will make it softer and more “scoopable” as otherwise it will break off in small chips if a scoop is applied.
Recipe adapted from Vice Cream: Over 70 Sinfully Delicious Dairy-Free Delights by Jeff Rogers
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He-he-he, most ice-cream you see photographed in books and magazines is coloured mashed potato!!
Love this recipe and will try it when Sydney’s cold-snap is over.
Hmmm, sounds interesting. I can sense how the flavours go together, but can’t imagine the texture.
One fantastic recipe I’ve tried from Jill Dupleix’s “Lighten Up”
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Banana-dessert
This is super tasty, and you can also add some cocoa to it to make it chocolatey
Your photos look pretty good even though (to me) the vice cream is not that appealing!
But,Reemski’s suggestion of Jill Dupleix’s recipe looks a winner.
hmmm does it taste and smell a bit like christmas? I always try to imagine what they taste like from your descriptions and from past eating experiences. I may have even had a cinnamon and apple hand cream that reminds me of this combination!
vice cream sounds interesting…however ICE cream or even better… GELATO would have to be my favourite!!
mmmm… gelato!
hmmm apple and cinnamon is an awesome combination but I like creaminess too much haha. There is a shop that sells tofu ice cream on King St, Newtown but I have not tried that either haha.
Hi Kyle-I had heard that, it would be infinitely easier than actual ice cream!
Hi reemski-The texture is quite close to ice cream (although one with a lot of nuts or something in it rather than straight vanilla). I can totally believe the frozen bananas would work well. I made Bluth’s frozen bananas and they tasted almost liked an Almond magnum!
Hi belle-Thanks! Hehe yes I just had to try it
Hi Maria-It’s funny you mentioned christmas, the cinnamon and apple should be quite christmassy but I could mainly smell apple juice rather than that really nice apple scent. If that makes any sense at all
Hi carolyn-Gelato is great, but I think most of them have egg white in them so they’re not that suitable for vegans. Doesn’t stop me from having them though
Hi FFichiban-Yes me too, ice cream just have to have that creaminess. Still I’m glad I tried it and will give it my vegetarian in laws who will probably like it and appreciate it
I must look out for the tofu ice cream!
what a clever name! i have my doubts about this–vegan anything takes a little getting used to–but since cinnamon is involved, i expect i’d like it just fine.
Is that cream you’ve piped on the top of the vice cream? I think the photography isn’t lacking at all. It looks very tasty!
Could you tell me how many serves this recipe would make because I’ve worked out the Weight Watchers points for the entire recipe, so I’d be curious to know how many portions are in there!
Hi grace-yes it makes is sound much more sinful than it is. Hehe yes the cinnamon gets you every time!
Hi Maria-Hehe yes it is cream, and it’s not vegan! But since I was eating it I wasn’t too fussed and I wanted it to look nice. Thankyou! I think you would get about 10-12 scoops out of this?
I had an opportunity to taste your vegan vice cream and I really liked it. Apple, cashews and cinnamon combined gave the vice cream a lovely fresh taste and when it melted a little it became creamy. I cannot remember ice cream ever tasting as good as this!
Hi tuulikki-Thanks very much
It’s very easy as you can see from the recipe so don’t be afraid to try to make it!
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