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Tender Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
This copycat Tender Coconut Ice cream you can make at home easily.
Tender coconut ice cream from Naturals ice cream is something I have been wanting to try for ages and here it is! Hello, and welcome to The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen, Reinventing the Foodie in you! Looking for delicious and easy no-fuss recipes, then read on as we make a yum ice cream. I urge you to subscribe to our newsletter so that you get all our posts. We will not spam you, promise and the subscribe link is below or on the sidebar too!
Contents:
- Why so many ice creams?
- Why make this Tender Coconut Icecream copied from Natural’s ice cream?
- Ingredients for making Shahala che Ice Cream
- Pro-tips to make Adsarache Ice Cream
- Some other chilled desserts recipes we love
- Recipe Card
Why so many ice creams?
Summer is in full swing and we have been craving ice cream every day. Going out often is something we are avoiding so I have been making Summer Coolers and ice creams at home.
I served this tender coconut ice cream made without condensed milk with some strawberry compote on the side. Hubby wanted to know when I brought it? Mission accomplished 2 successful ice creams made!!
Why make this Tender Coconut Icecream copied from Natural’s ice cream?
- It is homemade and has no ice crystals.
- You need not buy an ice cream maker.
- This is a quick recipe that needs hardly 20 minutes to make the base.
- Freezes beautifully and the taste is exactly like the store brought one.
- I rather not step out for my guilty pleasures!
Try it! You will love it!
Getting Tender Coconut…
Tender coconut is called Shahala in Marathi, Elaneer in Kannada and Adsar in Konkani languages.
- For me getting tender coconut is very easy. The coconut plucker is happy to oblige us with tender coconut from our tree. Or a phone call to my greengrocer I can get fresh tender coconut. I enjoy making and we love the Tender Coconut Water Jelly with Gelatin, Tender Coconut Falooda Recipe.
- But my Sister-in-law tells me that it is not easy for her. She hopes to get some in the supermarket, Asian stores. Get both the tender coconut meat and water. There is no substitute for these ingredients, the regular coconut will not work for this ice cream.
Ingredients for making Shahala che Ice Cream:
These are the ingredients used for measures please check the recipe card.
- Whipping Cream
- Tender Coconut Water
- Tender Coconut Meat
- Coconut Milk
- Condensed Milk ( I did not use)
- Chopped Tender Coconut
Substitutes and alternatives:
- In place of coconut milk you can use regular milk but just thicken it a little
- Sweeteners use powdered sugar or use condensed milk. Condensed milk will give a lovely texture too.
- The whipping cream you can substitute with fresh cream chilled. Will need you to keep the fresh cream in the fridge for 48 hours then whip it on ice. Too much work but be my guest if that is all you can get. I have tried this just once in the past and not enjoyed the experience.
How to make Tender Coconut Ice Cream?
- Chop the meat of the tender coconut into small pieces and remember to set aside the meat of ½ a tender coconut.
- In a blender blend to a smooth paste the meat of 1 tender coconut and tender coconut water and the coconut milk.
- In a chilled bowl whip the whipping cream to stiff peaks.
- To the whipped cream fold in the blended tender coconut paste gently. We need to keep all the air whipped in trapped inside the ice cream.
- Check if you need the mix to be sweet? For me, this was sweet enough so I left it but you can add condensed milk and fold gently till well mixed.
- Finally, add the chopped coconut meat and mix gently so that the tender coconut pieces are well mixed.
- Transfer to an ice cream box and freeze for 8-10 hours.
- When well-frozen scoop and serve.
Pro-tips to make Adsarache Ice Cream:
- To get an authentic tender coconut flavour and texture use the meat of the coconut bits in the ice cream.
- Please check if there are any hard bits of the coconut in the coconut meat and remove them.
Some other chilled desserts recipes we love:
Recipe Card:
Tender Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
Enjoy an eggless, creamy homemade ice cream made without an ice cream machine in your favourite flavour tender coconut.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Blender jar
- Handheld whipper
- Bowls
- Ice cream box
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tender coconut meat divided
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¾ cup tender coconut water
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup condensed milk optional
Instructions
- Chop the tender coconut meat into small pieces.
- In the blender jar add the coconut milk, coconut water and the chopped tender coconut and blend to a paste.
- In a chilled bowl add the whipping cream and beat with the handheld mixer till you get stiff peaks.
- Now gently fold the coconut paste into the whipped cream.
- Check the sweetness of the mixture if you need it to be sweeter add the condensed milk and fold gently. Remember to add a little at a time and fold gently.
- Finally, add the reserved bits of tender coconut and fold gently.
- Pour in the ice cream box, cover and freeze for 8 to 10 hours.
- Once frozen scoop out the ice cream and serve.
Notes
Pro-Tips
- To get an authentic tender coconut flavour and texture use the meat of the coconut bits in the ice cream.
- Please check if there are any hard bits of the coconut in the coconut meat and remove them.
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Nutrition Facts
Tender Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 scoop)
Calories 350
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
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Rajani says
Like Goa, Kerala also has a lot of coconut trees and we get a lot of tender coconut when the guys come over to cut the coconuts from the trees in our backyard. Never knew that was a luxury:-)! Love this ice cream so much, completely new for me!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Me too, Rajani.
Srivalli Jetti says
Awesome Archana, I am going to make this one this summer…your recipe sounds so easy to make..I haven’t tried store bought one, though I am sure it must taste great..
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Try you will never enjoy any other ice cream after that.
Radha says
This is a delicious dessert and a perfect one to beat the heat.
hem lata srivastava says
Coconut ice cream looks absolutely delicious , saving it in my wish list .would love to try this creamy yummy ice cream
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Hemaji I will love to see yours.
Ritu Tangri says
Earlier getting a tender coconut in my area was very difficult, but due to this pandemic now heaps of tender coconut are seen everywhere. I have made this ice cream couple of times and it tastes yum. Yours without condensed milk will surely reduce the calories, thus the guilt associated with consuming high calories. Definitely needs a try.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Ritu.
Mayuri Patel says
Coconut, coconut and some more coconut.. yummy is all I can say. Love coconut so definitely wouldn’t mind digging into this creamy and soft tender coconut ice cream. Now, have to hunt for malai wala coconuts so I make this ice cream.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 that true hunting for those coconuts is the problem.
Preethi Prasad says
Tender coconut ice cream is such a refreshing and cool treat perfect for summers. I have not eaten tender coconut Icecream. Can’t wait to try it soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try, Preethi.
Kalyani says
Canned Coconut meat (our very own Nariyal Malai) is now considered gourmet 🙂 and look at us, selling coconuts and 100% natural stuff for ages, now ! this Natural Ice cream wala-looking tender coconut ice cream looks like a superb recipe and a must try!
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try Kalyani.
Jayashree T.Rao says
This sounds awesome. I have not tried it, but love the flavours here. will surely make this dessert.
Jolly says
I love tender coconut Icecream in Bangalore by naturals. Yours Icecream looks like it, totally yumm. I will use normal milk instead of coconut milk. I wanted to try this, hope I can grab it one scoop from screen!
Harini Rupanagudi says
OMG! I have never tasted this ice cream but growing up had tender coconut in the summers regularly. Now I have to pay a pretty penny to get it. But the ice cream sounds so welcome right now.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 make and save a dollar!
NARMADHA says
Tender coconut ice cream makes me mouthwatering Archana. Tender coconut is always flavorful and loves the addition of coconut milk to make it more creamy. Perfect treat for summers.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Narmadha.