Description
A no-churn ice cream that combines the delicious flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate reminiscent of Samoa cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 480 ml) very cold heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces (about 1 can / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened toasted coconut flakes, divided
- 1 cup shortbread or sandwich cookies, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
- Optional: 1/4–1/2 cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts
- Optional: 2–3 tablespoons browned butter
- Optional: A pinch of flaky sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: A tablespoon of instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Chill tools by placing a mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
- If necessary, toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat for 4–6 minutes until golden.
- Whip the very cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form (about 4–5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract (if using).
- Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream in two additions without deflating the cream.
- Reserve 1/4 cup each of toasted coconut and chopped cookies for garnish.
- Add 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and chopped cookies to the whipped cream mixture along with half of the caramel sauce; fold gently.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper and pour the mixture in, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved coconut and cookie crumbs on top and drizzle with remaining caramel and chocolate sauce.
- Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours for best results.
- When ready to serve, let the pan sit for 5–10 minutes outside the freezer for easier scooping.
Notes
Toasting coconut just before use can help maintain its crispness. Be gentle when folding in ingredients to preserve the airiness of the cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ice cream, no-churn, Samoa, dessert, coconut, caramel, chocolate