I’m hooked on Kelly Broznya’s perfect new summer cookbook Dairy Free Ice Cream. Since obtaining a copy last week, I’ve been working my way through this dairy free tome, and I’ve already made eight recipes.
I’m mighty happy with the gluten-free, dairy-free frozen desserts that I’ve tasted from this book. Thus far, the healthy ice cream flavors I’ve indulged in have included : Pistachio, Coffee (which I made as Espresso), Chocolate (sweetened with dates), Butter Pecan, Mint Chip, Strawberry, Chocolate Hazelnut and Egg Nog.
I’m sure you have lots of questions, so let’s get right to ’em:
- Q: Can I make ice cream without an ice cream maker?
- A: Yes, you can. Here’s a tutorial from David Lebovitz to teach you how.
- Q: I don’t want to spend a fortune on an ice cream maker, can I buy one at a reasonable price?
- A: My friend Alexa bought one recently at a second hand store for $6.
- Q: How do I store the ice cream?
- A: Since there are at least six teenagers at my house at all times, leftovers are non-existent.
- Q: Do I have to use guar gum as a thickener in Kelly’s recipes?
- A: No, I don’t use gums and all of the recipes that I tried were delicious.
- Q: Are any of the recipes nut-free?
- A: Yes, many of the recipes are nut free if you use hemp milk, rather than cashew milk.
I love that the recipes in Dairy Free Ice Cream are:
- delicious
- easy
- healthy
Well, those are generally the top three criteria for the food I eat –tastiness, ease of preparation, and nutritionally dense. If those factors are important to you too, then this just might be your favorite cookbook for the summer of 2012.
Oh, and one last thing. Did I mention the variety of fascinating recipes contained in this book? Everything from classics such as Rocky Road, to exotic flavors like Rooibos Tea Ice Cream.
What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? Have you figured out how to make a dairy free version?
Annie in Indy says
Great to buy the book BUT…..it’s July 4th and after seeing the Dairy Free Ice Cream tease…I so much want to make it TODAY.
Sure I will buy the book…but it’s too late for today.
How about just giving us the Dairy Free recipe – Pleaseeeee
Jessie P. says
We’ve used the vegan vanilla ice cream recipe, as well as the other vanilla recipe on elana’s site and both have been wonderful! They’re under the frozen treats section of the dessert tab! many other recipes, too!
Sandy Gillett says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kelly’s Dairy Free Ice Cream cookbook!
charlotte says
elana,
thank you for the great recommendation!!!
Lisa B. says
I recently purchased a 1.5 qt Cuisinart frozen dessert maker at Costco. With the coupon they had, I believe it was about $24.
Colleen says
$20 is a mere pittance to pay for a book of such high quality, which we know it is because she recommended it! Being able to eat ice cream that I can truly enjoy is a rare treat for me – lactose intolerant, gluten free girl that I am. So the fact that I “get to” know beforehand that all the recipes are “tried and true” by someone of her caliber is very valuable information on its own – sans recipe!!
Cheryl says
She didn’t “forget” the recipe…the idea is to get you to buy the $20.00 book.
Sandy Gillett says
And it is worth every cent! You can print dairy free ice cream recipes from both Elana and Kelly’s websites/blogs. (for free)
shari says
hmmm sounds yummmy but did you forget the recipe?
Frieda Wadler says
Where can I find the recipe?
Sandy Gillett says
Both Kelly and Elana have wonderful dairy free recipes on their websites (for free).
June says
I have been on an ice cream making binge since purchasing a new ice cream maker. As I read your post I was anticipating seeing one of your favorite ice cream recipes at the the end. Do you plan to post any ice cream recipes you have perfected?
I enjoy your recipes…they are simple and delicious! Your Cinnamon Apple Muffins are my favorite…very moist with a slightly crunchy top that is wonderful…don’t know if it is the arrowroot powder that creates the crunch, but my family loves these muffins.
June
Kate@ eatrecyclerepeat says
my favorite is sweet potato ice cream! It is very popular here in Japan, so I am working on a dairy-free version right now. I think I’m going to buy Kelly’s book for some inspiration and how-tos
Dawn @cuter than gluten says
Sweet potato ice cream peeked my interest the moment I saw your comment… I have never heard of it before. Do they ever make it with purple sweet potatoes (yams)? That would be beautiful. Maybe I will try that some day too.
Kate@ eatrecyclerepeat says
they do! I’m working on an ice cream recipe right now for Japanese sweet potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes, and American sweet potatoes. My vision is a neapolitan of sweet potatoes.
Gretchen (Veggie Grettie) says
I developed a dairy-free recipe for pumpkin pie ice cream that uses sweet potato as the base and it is soooo good and creamy. Here is the link if you are interested http://veggiegrettie.com/2011/10/10/creamy-pumpkin-pie-ice-cream/
Kate @ Eat, Recycle, Repeat says
Finally perfected the recipe! Sweet Potato Soft Cream: http://www.eatrecyclerepeat.com/2012/09/20/sweet-potato-soft-cream-at-la-fuji-mama/
Laurel says
You might be interested in checking out this book. It’s all Asian ice cream recipes. The New Scoop: Recipes for Dairy-Free, Vegan Ice Cream in Unusual Flavors (Plus: Recipes for Dairy-Free, Vegan Ice Cream in Unusual Flavors (Plus Some Old Favorites) [Paperback]
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Kate @ Eat, Recycle, Repeat says
Ooo sounds super fun! Thanks for the suggestion