Almond and Strawberry Tahini Ice Cream

If you have never tried tahini ice cream, you are in for a taste treat that is right on trend. This recipe combines the sesame seed paste with almond extract and fresh strawberries.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 (14 ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
• 5 pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 1 cup sliced strawberries, divided
• 0.25 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Freeze the base of your ice cream maker for at least 12 hours.

Step 2

As mixture starts to thicken, add remaining 1/2 strawberries and sliced almonds. Continue mixing until thickened, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Step 3

Serve immediately as soft-serve ice cream garnished with additional strawberries and sesame seeds. Alternatively, place ice cream in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.

Step 4

Combine coconut milk, 1/2 cup strawberries, tahini, dates, and almond extract in a high-speed blender. Blend until strawberries are broken down and mixture is combined, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 5 to 10 minutes.