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Avocado ice cream recipe by James Collier

California Crème Fraîche Avocado Ice Cream

James Collier
It's time to start using avocado in desserts. Avocado Ice Cream? Oh yeah, that’s a thing. This healthier option is honey-sweetened and incredibly creamy from the California avocados and Real CA Dairy.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Churn Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe California avocados peeled and diced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Real California crème fraîche
  • 1/4 cup Real California whole milk
  • 1/4 cup cup honey
  • Optional: chopped pistachios cocoa powder, pomegranate molasses, and
  • chili/lime seasoning such as Tajin or Stardust for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Put avocado, lemon juice and vanilla in a food processor and mix until smooth. Add crème fraîche, milk and honey and continue mixing until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn until desired texture (about 20 minutes for scoopable consistency in standard machines).
  • Freeze finished ice cream for 1 hour for a more solid ice cream.

Notes

Make even more of the naturally nutty flavor by adding chopped pistachios, bittersweet cocoa powder, pomegranate molasses or chili-lime seasoning. They're all incredibly delicious on this surprising treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado, blueberry dessert, frozen treat, ice cream, summer dessert
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