Description
These creamy ice cream bars are a delightful homemade treat made with a smooth blend of coconut cream, milk powder, and a touch of condensed milk. The mixture is gently cooked and thickened with cornstarch, then flavored with optional essences before being frozen into refreshing bars perfect for any warm day or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 35g milk powder
- 15g sugar
- 10g condensed milk
- 160g coconut cream (or whipping cream)
- 200g coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 10g cornstarch
- 2g food flavoring (optional, e.g., vanilla or fruit essence)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, mix together the coconut cream, coconut milk, milk powder, sugar, and condensed milk until all the ingredients are well blended, creating a smooth mixture.
- Cook Mixture: Place the pot over low heat and gently heat the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent burning or the formation of lumps. This step ensures the base warms evenly without scorching.
- Thicken: Gradually sprinkle in the cornstarch while continuously stirring to evenly incorporate it. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency suitable for ice cream bars.
- Flavor: Remove the pot from the heat and stir in your chosen food flavoring, such as vanilla or a fruit essence, to enhance the taste as desired.
- Fill Molds: Pour the thickened mixture into ice cream molds, insert popsicle sticks into each mold, and place them in the freezer.
- Freeze: Allow the filled molds to freeze for at least 4 hours or until the bars are fully set and frozen solid.
- Serve: Carefully remove the ice cream bars from the molds and enjoy your creamy, homemade frozen treat!
Notes
- Substitute coconut cream and milk with dairy alternatives like whipping cream and regular milk if preferred.
- Ensure constant stirring during cooking to prevent lumps and burning.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar or condensed milk.
- Experiment with different food flavorings or essences to customize the ice cream bars.
- Freeze for longer if necessary to ensure bars are fully set before serving.
