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Name: Thai-Inspired Coconut Lemongrass Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 stalks fresh lemongrass; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for garnish)

Thai-Inspired Coconut Lemongrass Ice Cream

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Thai flavors are a treasure trove for ice cream creativity—think creamy coconut, floral lemongrass, and zesty lime. This recipe captures the essence of Thai cuisine’s sweet-savory balance, resulting in an aromatic, refreshing dessert that pairs beautifully with spicy or rich Thai meals. The toasted coconut garnish provides a delightful crunch, while the citrus and lemongrass notes cleanse the palate. Serve this after a Thai dinner for a cooling, sophisticated finish.

Ingredients

Instructions

Trim and bruise the lemongrass stalks, then cut them into 2-inch pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, lemongrass, lime zest, and salt. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming (do not boil).
Remove from heat, cover, and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes for maximum flavor infusion.
Strain out the lemongrass and lime zest. Stir in vanilla extract.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until completely cold (about 2 hours).
Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, or pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 45 minutes until creamy and scoopable.
Serve scoops topped with toasted coconut flakes.