Avocado Ice Cream

Rating: 4.38 stars
13 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

This is a creamy, refreshing dairy-free dessert Rick Bayless has served in his restaurant Frontera Grill for years.

Rick Bayless
Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2010

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Recipe Summary

total:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
Low-Calorie
High Fiber
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Low Sodium
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • After making avocado puree, add water, sugar, lime juice and tequila to the food processor with 1 1/2 cups of the puree; pulse until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour or overnight.

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  • Transfer the avocado mixture to the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions. If desired, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving. Garnish with lime zest, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 up to 1 day in advance. Store ice cream, airtight, in the freezer for up to 1 week.

Equipment: Ice cream maker

Tip: To make avocado puree, peel and pit 3 ripe large avocados and process in a food processor until smooth. Measure out 1 1/2 cups for the ice cream. Reserve any extra for another use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per Serving:
224 calories; protein 0.9g 2% DV; carbohydrates 38g 12% DV; exchange other carbs 2.5; dietary fiber 3g 12% DV; sugars 34g; fat 6.5g 10% DV; saturated fat 0.9g 5% DV; cholesterolmg; vitamin a iu 68.4IU 1% DV; vitamin c 6.7mg 11% DV; folate 36.6mcg 9% DV; calcium 8mg 1% DV; iron 0.3mg 2% DV; magnesium 13.9mg 5% DV; potassium 225mg 6% DV; sodium 5mg; thiaminmg 3% DV; added sugar 34g.
Exchanges:

2 1/2 other carbohydrates, 1 fat

Reviews (13)

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13 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
05/23/2015
Delicious Delicious as-is but I just tried it with a teaspoon of tequila and it was still soft and creamy coming right out of the freezer a week after first making. I'm guessing no tequila at all would work just fine. I wouldn't sub anything for it - just omit. Pros: dairy-free creamy Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
09/02/2014
Fantastic for a Summer Fiesta This is light and refreshing and an unexpected twist on traditional summer treats. I've made it several times substituting coconut rum for the tequila - adds to the tropical taste! Read More
Exarmymedic
Rating: 5 stars
04/16/2013
You don't need to use sugar purpose of alcohol... 1 1/3 cup of sugar is 1 1/3 cup too much sugar for us in my house. We do NOT do refined sugar BUT...an excellent substitute is honey! You could also use coconut sugar or agave depending on where you want to be on the glycemic index. If you're worried about the alcohol in the recipe it might help to know what its purpose is. Tequila is fun for the taste but the alcohol is needed to keep the ice cream from freezing into a solid unpenetrable block of avocado ice. If you don't like the taste of tequila you could use vodka or rum. If you leave the alcohol out you just need to let the ice cream sit out for about 30 minutes or so before attempting to serve.:D Pros: Satisfies sweets cravings. Cons: Use of sugar. Read More
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Mike
Rating: 2 stars
02/29/2012
How is it without the tequila? is there a substitute just omit. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 1 stars
12/09/2011
Sugar for a person with Diabetes? Do you really mean that you recommend sugar to a person with diabetes? Sugar clogs your arteries not only is forbidden food for a person with diabetes. Use instead Erythritol or Stevia och both but never sugar. Pros: Avocado Cons: SUGAR Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
This turned out great. Be sure the avacados are ripe to even a little over ripe. If they are too green the ice cream has a green taste. I used a bar tenders measure for the Tequila (1/3 cup 1/8"). Put the serving dishes in the freezer. About 30 min before serving scope the ice cream into ther serving dishes and let it warm up in the refrigerator. This is pretty rich a ramakin size serving is plenty. Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
A double batch of this avocado ice cream pleased 10 kids between the ages of 3 and 5. I substituted lemonade for the tequila for a kid-friendly version and used finer-texture baker's sugar. It has a refreshing lemon-lime flavor and a lovely bright green color. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
absolutely amazing! I added a little more tequila and used key-lime juice instead...I've made this 3 times in the last month because I wanted to show it off to my friends and family and they all loved it Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I found that this needed a pinch of salt but otherwise it's delicious! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I have been intrigued at the idea of Avocado Ice Cream after making a Vegan Avocado Cake. This was delicious and creamy. Will definitely make again. It is a fun dish for those who wrinkle their nose up at the idea! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
WOW! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Thank you for the recipe I loved the avocado ice cream. I ate it the first time in Mexico city 40 years ago and I always remember it. Well I found more than 2000 different flavors and I try to visit The small town inside Mexico city during the week they celebrated "La Feria del Helado" Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Made it a half a dozen times and I'll make it plenty more. Fantastic! I tried altering the recipe a little this way or that but in the end it's perfect just the way it's listed originally. Everybody I've served it to loves it! Read More
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