Description
A creamy, no-churn Samoa Ice Cream infused with toasted coconut, shortbread cookie pieces, and swirls of caramel and chocolate, reminiscent of the classic Samoa cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 480 ml) heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 14 ounces (about 395 g) sweetened condensed milk (one standard can)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened toasted coconut flakes, divided
- 1 cup shortbread cookies, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling/garnish
- 1/4–1/2 cup toasted pecans or macadamia nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons cocoa nibs or finely chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your tools and ingredients by placing a large mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for at least 15–20 minutes.
- Toast the coconut on a baking sheet at 325°F (160°C) for 5–8 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Roughly chop the shortbread cookies and reserve 3/4 cup for topping.
- Whip the very cold heavy whipping cream in the chilled bowl for 4–5 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and extracts until smooth.
- Add 3/4 cup toasted coconut, 3/4 cup chopped cookies, and drizzle in the caramel, folding gently.
- Layer half of the ice cream base into a loaf pan, drizzle with caramel, and top with reserved coconut and cookie pieces.
- Add the remaining ice cream base, smooth the surface, and garnish with remaining coconut, cookie pieces, and chocolate sauce.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight.
- Scoop and serve, optionally drizzling with extra caramel or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Tips: Chill your mixing tools for better whipping results. Fold gently to maintain airiness. Serve with warm brownies or as an ice cream sandwich for enhanced experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Samoa Ice Cream, No-Churn Ice Cream, Dessert Recipes, Coconut, Chocolate, Caramel