Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
180 min.
15
150kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with our Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream! This creamy, refreshing treat combines the rich, buttery flavor of ripe avocados with the zesty brightness of fresh Key lime juice, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for warm summer days or as a unique dessert for gatherings, this ice cream is not only vegetarian but also a healthier alternative to traditional ice creams.

Imagine the smooth, velvety texture melting in your mouth, complemented by the satisfying crunch of coarsely crumbled graham crackers that evoke the essence of a classic Key lime pie. With just 150 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free dessert without compromising on flavor. The addition of cream cheese and buttermilk gives it a rich creaminess, while the hint of vanilla bean paste elevates the overall experience.

Whether you serve it in a bowl or create towering ice-cream cookie sandwiches with soft-baked white chocolate-macadamia nut cookies, this Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is sure to impress your family and friends. Prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer for spontaneous dessert cravings or special occasions. Dive into this luscious treat and let the tropical flavors transport you to a sunny paradise!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup buttermilk whole
  • oz cream cheese softened room temperature
  • 0.8 cup graham crackers crumbled
  • 1.5 cups half and half 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla paste 

Equipment

  • blender
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Process all ingredients except crumbled graham crackers in a blender 30 seconds or until very smooth. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  2. Pour mixture into freezer container of a 1 1/2-qt. electric ice-cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Instructions and times may vary.)
  3. Stir coarsely crumbled graham crackers into prepared ice cream. Freeze 1 hour before serving.
  4. Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container, and freeze up to 1 week.
  5. *Vanilla extract may be substituted.
  6. THE COOKIE: White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies, soft-baked from your bakery, for towering ice-cream cookie sandwiches. Wrap the finished treats individually (and tightly) in plastic wrap, and keep on hand in the freezer for parties or snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories150kcal
Protein5.95%
Fat51.4%
Carbs42.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.61
Glycemic Load
9.75
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.1500000040168%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.42mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.21kcal
7.51%
Fat:8.73g
13.44%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.11%
Carbohydrates:16.31g
5.44%
Net Carbohydrates:16.14g
5.87%
Sugar:13.34g
14.83%
Cholesterol:24.62mg
8.21%
Sodium:119.86mg
5.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.28g
4.55%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.4%
Vitamin A:304.01IU
6.08%
Phosphorus:55.65mg
5.56%
Calcium:54.04mg
5.4%
Selenium:2.44µg
3.48%
Potassium:75.73mg
2.16%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.95%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.92%
Magnesium:7.57mg
1.89%
Vitamin C:1.47mg
1.78%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.48%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.37%
Iron:0.23mg
1.26%
Folate:4.97µg
1.24%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.12%