Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream Food

COCONUT MILK STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Store your ice cream freezer bowl in the freezer for at least 15 hours before use.
• In a small saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brought to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• In a high-speed blender, blend coconut milk, honey, vanilla and salt until combined.
• Transfer coconut milk mixture to ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25-30 minutes.
• Using a spatula, transfer half of the ice cream mixture to a freezer-safe container (loaf pan works well). Add half of strawberry mixture. Repeat and swirl with knife, spatula, or chopstick to create layers.
• Transfer ice cream to a freezer to harden for at least 4-6 hours.
• Let soften at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

STRAWBERRY COCONUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.
• Pour ice cream into ice cube trays and freeze completely(at least a couple hours). Once the cubes are frozen, place up to one tray's worth into a food processor (or a high speed blender).
• Process until creamy, serve, and eat with a small spoon (it's more fun that way). Enjoy!

STRAWBERRY-COCONUT ICE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In food processor, whirl crumbs and coconut until well blended and coconut is very finely chopped.
• Add butter; pulse until evenly moistened.
• Pat into 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 10 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
• Let cool on wire rack.
• Drop alternate spoonfuls of both ice creams into crust.
• Swirl together with a tip of knife to marbelize.
• Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
• Beat cream and sugar until peaks form.
• Serve pie in wedges topped with whipped cream and garnished with toasted coconut.

STRAWBERRY-COCONUT ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Briefly rinse berries with cold water, then lay them out on a clean tea towel. Hull berries, except for a dozen or so pretty ones. Set those aside for garnish.
• Put 1 pound hulled berries in a blender or food processor. Reserve the rest for sauce and garnish. Add 3/4 cup sugar, coconut milk, salt and vodka. Blend until smooth. You should have about 4 cups.
• In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff. With a rubber spatula, gradually fold strawberry purée into whipped cream, 1/2 cup at a time, until well incorporated. It's OK if a few swirls remain.
• Pour into an 8-inch springform pan about 3 inches deep or into a similar-size Pyrex pie pan or ceramic dish. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours, until quite firm. (Test with a skewer or paring knife, going all the way to the bottom of the pan. It should come out clean.)
• Make the strawberry sauce: Put remaining berries in a blender with 3 tablespoons sugar. Purée and transfer to a pitcher or serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
• If using springform pan, unmold frozen cake and transfer to a cake plate. (Serve directly from glass or ceramic pan.) Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, and garnish with reserved berries dipped in a little of the sauce, and basil or mint leaves. Keep at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. To serve, cut into wedges and drizzle with strawberry sauce.