This Coconut Rum Raisin Ice Cream recipe is a great example of how suitable coconut milk can be as a rich, creamy base in vegan ice creams. The coconut flavor is further enhanced by the addition of toasted shredded coconut then complimented by just the right amount of rum soaked raisins. It's important to note that adding more than 2 Tablespoons of rum is discouraged because it will drastically increase the freezing temperature resulting in ice cream that's too soft.

1/3 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons rum

1/3 cup shredded coconut

3 cups coconut milk (full fat)
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons arrowroot flour or tapioca flour
1 pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1)
Preheat your oven to 300F. Place the rum in a small bowl with the raisins and microwave for 30 seconds. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes so the raisins get a chance to absorb the rum.

2)
Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.

3)
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut milk, sugar, arrowroot flour or tapioca flour, salt and the toasted shredded coconut. Bring the mixture to a simmer then remove from heat while whisking constantly. Transfer to a covered container and place in the refrigerator to cool for about three hours.

4)
Stir in the vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Now we want to whip some air into the ice cream so it's creamy. Beat the mixture with a mixer for a few minutes. Stir in the rum soaked raisins along with any left over rum.

5)
Mix in an ice cream maker for about 30 minutes.

6)
Transfer to a covered container and put it in the freezer for 3 hours. Enjoy. Makes about 1 Quart.