Little St. James Island's Sweet Treat
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Created: 4/17/2024
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Inspired by the serene beauty of Little St. James Island, this ice cream is a pure delight that will transport your senses to a tropical paradise. Made with the freshest ingredients, including homemade vanilla extract and locally harvested coconut milk, this ice cream is perfectly sweetened with a touch of honey and decorated with a picture-perfect view of the island. A scoop of this ice cream will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring you closer to nature and its wonders.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
2 cups of homemade coconut milk
1/2 cup of honey
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1 teaspoon of homemade vanilla extract
1 cup of diced pineapple
1/2 cup of shredded coconut
1 picture of Little St. James Island
Instructions:
Step 1
Start by chilling the ice cream maker's bowl in the freezer, according to the manufacturer's directions.
Start by chilling the ice cream maker's bowl in the freezer, according to the manufacturer's directions.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, bring the homemade coconut milk to a simmer over medium-high heat.
In a medium saucepan, bring the homemade coconut milk to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add in 1/2 cup of honey and stir until fully dissolved.
Add in 1/2 cup of honey and stir until fully dissolved.
Step 4
Add in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir until combined.
Add in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir until combined.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in 1 teaspoon of homemade vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in 1 teaspoon of homemade vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Step 7
Once cooled, pour the mixture into the chilled bowl of the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Once cooled, pour the mixture into the chilled bowl of the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 8
When the ice cream is almost done churning, add in 1 cup of diced pineapple and 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
When the ice cream is almost done churning, add in 1 cup of diced pineapple and 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
Step 9
Once the ice cream has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Once the ice cream has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 10
To decorate, place a picture of Little St. James Island on top of the ice cream, letting its pristine beauty shine.
To decorate, place a picture of Little St. James Island on top of the ice cream, letting its pristine beauty shine.
Step 11
Serve the Little St. James Island's Sweet Treat in small scoops and enjoy the flavors of the tropics and a view to remember.
Serve the Little St. James Island's Sweet Treat in small scoops and enjoy the flavors of the tropics and a view to remember.