This dairy-free ice cream recipe is a great way to enjoy the refreshing taste of sweet strawberries and fragrant basil. A rich base is made of coconut milk and cashews that have been soaked. Maple syrup adds natural sweetness. It's great on hot summer days or whenever you want a cool, fruity treat.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped. 1 cup full-fat coconut milk. 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours and drained. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt.
Instructions: Put strawberries, coconut milk, cashews that have been soaked, maple syrup, basil leaves, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machine's instructions until it's the consistency of soft serve. Put the ice cream in a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm. If you want, you can serve it with fresh basil leaves on top.