Last Updated on June 23, 2024 by Lisa Keys
The best no churn avocado ice cream is inspired by my town.
Welcome to Kennett Square, PA known as the "Mushroom Capital of the World". Yes, our portobellos, cremini, oysters, trumpets, maitakes and fresh buttons are awesome and probably what you are buying in your local grocery store. Come September thousands will visit our annual Mushroom Festival and get a taste of mushroom farming at its best. I am excited to see which fabulous home cook wins the mushroom cook-off earning their way to compete at the World Food Championships.
The rest of the town is pretty great, too, also quite famous for Longwood Gardens. Last night husband and I did a stroll celebrating the first Friday of the month. The stores stay open late. People are dancing in the street to live music and the award winning food is always abundant and delicious. From crepes to burgers to mushroom soup (of course) there are so many casual to high end restaurants to choose from.
On this particular warm summer evening I just wanted ice cream from the best place on earth and husband, much to my surprise, was all in on the idea. If you ever come to Kennett Square you absolutely have to stop by family-owned La Michoacana ice cream shop where you can sample traditional Mexican flavors like corn sprinkled with cinnamon or my favorite ancho avocado ice cream flavor. Trust me! The best! Come visit!
Back home I wondered if I could make a no-churn version of ancho avocado ice cream. You all know I am obsessed with the endless flavors of no-churn. Have you tried the Margarita or Almond Joy, yet? They are so simple, creamy and scoop-worthy. With only a few ingredients needed you are on your way to frozen flavor town.
Whatever flavor you choose to experiment with don't forget to taste as you go. For the avocado I added extra lime juice and then had the epiphany to toss the chile powder right into the mix. Yes, that is my fingerprint you see. Please don't do that. Use a 1 time tasting spoon to taste as you go. It's cleaner.
And one more tip: place your bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes before whipping the cream. Cream whips up better when it is icy cold.
No Churn Ancho Avocado Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ancho Chile Powder
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- In a blender, combine condensed milk, lime juice, avocado, salt and chile powder; process until completely smooth.
- Beat cream to just stiff peaks; fold into avocado puree.
- Pour into freezer-safe containers. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
- Scoop and serve.
Nutrition
Overall my version of avocado ice cream is quite good with a rich creamy texture. Next time I might bump up the flavor with a touch more salt and citrus. Happy National Ice Cream Month & Independence Day. Celebrate your freedom and whatever is happening in your town.
Bob Chappell
I should make this for mom😛
Lisa
It's so easy to do with a few ingredients-give it a try and send me a photo of her enjoying it
Lynne Laino
Okay, I think this is the tipping point on whether or not I need a Vitamix! That ice cream looks crazy amazing!
Lisa
The Vitamix is life changing. Put it on your xmas list
Ronna F
You ice cream looks amazing Lisa! I'd love to take a taste!
Lisa
come visit and I will make you some---maybe see you in September!
athleticavocado
This avocado ice cream looks amazing! So creamy and dreamy!
Lisa
thanks...I hope you will give it a try
Robert Whitney
Definitely going to try this for the kids! ❤️
Lisa Keys
Oh wow you are here!!! It really is such an easy recipe and most kids just love the creaminess of the avocado. Thank you.