Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream on RSG with Nina Timm
September 1, 2011 in Uncategorized
The lovely and uber talented Nina Timm from My Easy Cooking blog asked if I would like my blog to appear on the radio station, RSG 100-104fm, during the show where she chats about food bloggers and their blogs – of course I said, “YES PLEASE”!!
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of making my chocolate ice cream, which I originally blogged about here, in Nina’s kitchen. Nina is an unbelievable lady – she is the most kindhearted person and is extremely generous with her time and the “secrets” that she has gained through cooking, blogging and photography. I could listen to her recount stories, all day. It was an absolute joy and a privilege to spend the morning with her. Thank you Nina!
What makes this ice cream so special is that it is dairy and egg free, but still rich and creamy, and extremely simple to make. It also serves as a base for wonderful flavour combinations such as chocolate and orange, chocolate and mint or chocolate and nuts.
As Nina and I also discovered these same ingredients would make a wonderful chocolate sauce or chocolate pudding – your imagination is the limit!
Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream
(Makes about half a litre)
Ingredients:
2 Cups Full Fat Coconut Milk
1 Slab Albany Smooth Dark Chocolate
1 – 2 tsp Vanilla Extract or 1 Vanilla Pod with seeds removed and used
1/2 Cup Sugar/ Fructose/ Xylitol (sugar alternatives)
2 tsp Good Quality Cocoa such as NoMU
Optional Extras: Pecan Nuts/ Walnuts/ Fresh Mint/ Orange Extract or Rind
As a chocolate alternative try using the Woolworths Organic Dark Chocolate and Orange
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a pot on the stove
- Slowly heat, while stirring, until the chocolate has melted
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil for about 20 minutes
- Add any extras at this point and stir to combine
- Transfer to a freezer container
- Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours
Sous-Chef said on September 1, 2011
That looks wonderful, love the little chocolate potjie.
chefdom said on September 1, 2011
This looks great, I’ll definitely be trying it!
sharonsmit said on September 1, 2011
Congrats on the radio spot!!! I hope you are still doing well in Cpt!! (been a bit absent on the blogs…)Love the recipe! Easy and no need for an icecream machine – awesome!
HealthyVegetarianFoods said on September 2, 2011
Congrats on being chosen, i will surely try this recipe–as it is ideal for me without the eggs
leaineskitchen said on September 2, 2011
Thanks
leaineskitchen said on September 2, 2011
Oooh good to know
leaineskitchen said on September 2, 2011
Thanks Shaz – yes, things are going well in Cape Town, but I’m still finding my feet. I hope to have a set routine soon soon. How are you and your little family doing? How’s the little one? xx
leaineskitchen said on September 2, 2011
Yay
sharonsmit said on September 2, 2011
Doing very well thanks! Did an update last week – go check! hehe
Dont worry about routines etc.. as long as you are having fun and enjoying what you do!! Have a fab weekend!! xx