Cannabis Infused Chocolate Ice Cream (Vegan & Dairy Free!)

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June 15, 2023

a glass bowl overflowing with scoops of chocolate ice cream. On top is a sprig of mint.

About The Recipe

Making cannabis infused ice cream is actually alot easier than it sounds! You actually don’t need an ice cream maker. I’m a believer that less is more, and I try to keep my kitchen appliances to a minimum (also because counter space is hot real estate!). If you have a Vitamix blender, or any powerful blender, you can make ice cream! And if you don’t have a blender, as long as you have an electric whisk you’ll be able to make a creamy homemade ice cream. And if you don’t have an electric whisk, I mean it’s technically possible to just churn with your hands… but I don’t recommend it.

How to Make Cannabis Infused Ice Cream?

In this recipe, I used coconut cream instead of regular cow’s milk cream, but you can use any type of cream you’d like! I personally used coconut cream because I don’t do that well with dairy. The coconut cream also adds a light nutty flavour to the ice cream!

To make the ice cream infused, I used my LEVO C to decarboxylate dried cannabis flower, and then infused the coconut cream. Once that was done, I blended up the coconut cream with cocoa powder, dates, vanilla extract, and almond milk to create the ice cream. I blended it enough so that it was well churned. I then added it to a glass container and froze it for an entire day. The LEVO C made the infusion process super easy, and I highly recommend this device! You can use my code for 10% off your next LEVO purchase.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy and fun to make, and easy to clean up
  • No cannabis weed taste!
  • Naturally sweetened, no artificial sugars

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Coconut Cream: You can use regular cows milk heavy cream to make your ice cream. Use coconut cream for a vegan and dairy free option.
  • Almond Milk: You can use any type of dairy free milk or regular milk. The purpose of this ingredient is to thin out the coconut cream.
  • Vanilla Extract: As always, I recommend using real vanilla extract and not the artificial one. It is going to be more expensive but it’s worth it and you don’t need to use that much!
  • Dates: I used pitted dates because I like the taste and texture. You can use any type of sweetener of choice.

TIPS & TRICKS

  • Chill your ice cream for 3-5 hours for a softer ice cream, or chill for 24 hours for a harder ice cream
  • Add more almond milk or ice to your ice cream if you want a less rich / thick ice cream
  • Run your ice cream scoop under hot water before scooping the ice cream - this will help with getting a nice round and full scoop

Recipe

SERVINGS: 6

TIME REQUIRED: 10 hours 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 14 oz cans coconut cream
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 16 oz pitted dates
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 gram dried cannabis flower

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Decarboxylate 1 gram (depending on how potent you want your infusion to be) of dried cannabis flower.
  2. Once your dried cannabis is finished decarbing, add in the coconut cream into the device. Ensure that you scoop out only the cream from the can, and set aside the coconut water. Infuse the coconut cream.
  3. Once your coconut cream is finished infusing, add the coconut cream and rest of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend together.
  4. Add the reserved coconut water if you want your ice cream to be more viscose.
  5. Pour your ice cream blend into a glass container and freeze for 3-5 hours for a soft ice cream, or for 24 hours for a harder ice cream.

Note: In order to make cannabis edibles at home, you first need to make cannabis infusions. Learn how to make cannabis-infused oil and butter with any LEVO cannabis infusion device. Use my link to get 10% off the LEVO infusion machines here.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to use coconut cream?

A: You don’t have to use coconut cream, feel free to use regular cows milk heavy cream instead. I like using coconut cream because I prefer a dairy alternative plus when I’m making this for friends I don’t have to worry about any dietary restrictions!

Q: How long will this ice cream take to kick in?

A: Cannabis ice cream is considered to be a cannabis edible, which means that they have to be ingested and processed by your liver before heading up to your blood brain barrier. The onset of cannabis edibles can range from person to person, and can also be impacted by a variety of factors, such as one’s metabolism. Generally cannabis edibles can take anywhere from 30 minutes all the way to 2 hours for the onset, and the experience can last between 4 to 12 hours.

Q: How long will this ice cream last?

A: This recipe will last in your freezer for a few weeks once you’ve made it! Be wary of freezer burn, but as long as you keep it in a properly sealed container you’ll be good to go.

Step 1: Calculate Potency For Your Infusion

Calculate total batch potency by entering product weight (grams), THC/THCA percentage, and CBD/CBDA percentage. Get total THC and CBD in milligrams (mg) for dosing.

(flower, wax, oil, etc)

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive compound in cannabis, while THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is its non-psychoactive precursor found in raw cannabis

CBD (cannabidiol) is a psychoactive compound in cannabis known for its potential therapeutic benefits, while CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) is the precursor to CBD found in raw cannabis, which needs to be decarboxylated (heated) to become CBD with active properties.

(ie. butter, olive oil, coconut oil, MCT oil, alcohol)

Potency Results For The Entire Batch

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Step 2: Calculate Potency Of Each Serving/Edible

Determine the potency per serving in your recipe by specifying the number of tablespoons of oil and the total servings. This calculation will yield the milligrams (mg) of THC and CBD in the entire recipe, as well as the amount per serving.

Potency Results Of Each Serving/Edible

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