No Churn Drumstick Ice Cream
Vegan no churn vanilla ice cream swirled with chunks of chocolate dipped ice cream cone pieces and chopped chocolate peanut pieces make up this incredible No Churn Drumstick Ice Cream recipe. A nod to the frozen Drumstick desserts in the freezer section this dairy-free alternative is an absolute showstopper.
Growing up, there was a dessert we would only be able to eat at our grandparents house, Drumsticks. These iconic ice cream cones are a vanilla ice cream filled cake cone dipped in chocolate and rolled in salted peanuts.
When they were fresh, they were an absolute addiction. Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and salty, these Drumsticks had it all!
After going dairy-free, I had to give up the deliciously addictive Drumstick treats but have been holding out hope for the company to come out with a plant-based alternative??
While I toyed with the idea of just making my own dairy-free drumstick cones at home, I honestly didn’t want to take all of the time it would require to fill, freeze, scoop, dip, top and store individual ice cream cones. Thus, the no churn drumstick ice cream was born.
Why We Love No Churn Drumstick Ice Cream
This might just be my best no-churn ice cream to date. I know, I know, I have probably said that before but this time I mean it. I make this ice cream constantly because it’s:
- The quadfecta. We’re talking salt, sweet, creamy, and crunchy all in one scoop.
- Flavorful. Each bite is bursting with salty peanut, creamy vanilla, crunchy cone, and sweet chocolate.
- Nostalgic. Honestly each time I make this recipe it reminds me of eating Drumsticks at my grandparents house.
Dairy-Free Changes to Drumstick Ice Cream
To make this a dairy-free dessert there are a number of ingredients you will need to consider and check before you begin.
- Heavy cream alternative. For me, my go-to is the Country Crock Plant Cream. It makes the creamiest non-dairy ice cream.
- Sweetened condensed oat milk. This will sweeten the no-churn vanilla ice cream base without leaving any flavors behind.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips. For coating the ice cream cones and mixing the chopped peanuts with, be sure to pick your favorite dairy-free chocolate chip.
- Ice cream cones. Check the ingredients label of the ice cream cones you select for this recipe to make sure you are getting a dairy-free cone.
How to Make Dairy-Free Drumstick Ice Cream
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Sugar cones– Coated in a dairy-free chocolate before being frozen and crushed into the ice cream base.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips– Melted and used to coat the sugar cones as well as the salted peanuts.
- Salted peanuts– Chopped and mixed into left over melted chocolate and then frozen and crumbled into the ice cream.
- Heavy cream alternative– I used Country Crock’s Plant Cream in this recipe to whip up the base of the ice cream.
- Sweetened condensed oat milk– Adds a creamy sweetness to the ice cream base without any hints of other flavors.
- Vanilla– Adds a boost of flavor to the ice cream base.
Step-by-Step Directions for Drumstick Ice Cream
- Melt chocolate: In a microwave safe bowl, melt dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Coat the cones: Using a spoon or a mini spatula, coat the inside and outside of the sugar cone with melted dairy-free chocolate. You should have some leftover chocolate for the next step.
- Freeze: Place the chocolate coated cones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet to the side.
- Coat the peanuts: Pour chopped salted peanuts into the remaining bowl of melted chocolate. Stir to coat the chopped peanuts and then pour and spread on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Place the cones and peanuts into the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- While the cones and peanuts solidify, make the vegan no-churn vanilla ice cream.
- Whip heavy cream: In the base of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat heavy cream alternative on high for about 2 minutes until thick and fluffy.
- Finish ice cream: Next add sweetened condensed oat milk and vanilla. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Chop mix ins: Remove the ice cream cones and chocolate coated peanuts from the freezer. Chop until they are in small, bites sized pieces.
- Add mix ins: Pour the chopped cone and nuts into the vanilla ice cream base and fold to distribute evenly.
- Move to freezer container: Pour into a 10-cup container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze at least 8 hours or until frozen through.
- Store: Once frozen, cover with an air-tight lid and store until you are ready to use.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Whipping up a batch of no churn ice cream at home is as simple as having a stand mixer or hand mixer in your kitchen. Here are the tools you will want to have stocked in your kitchen to make all your no-churn ice cream dreams a reality.
- Stand Mixer– Fitted with the whisk attachment, the stand mixer helps you whip up this vanilla ice cream base hands free.
- Hand Mixer– Alternatively you can also make this recipe with a simple hand mixer.
- Small Rubber Spatula– Used to mix and fold those mix-ins to your heart’s content.
Serving Suggestions
I am all for taking this ice cream spoon first into the bowl you froze it in, but if you are looking for some other creative ways to enjoy this ice cream, I’ve got you covered.
- Scooped into one of the extra sugar cones.
- Served over a warm brownie.
- Plated up with a slice of chocolate cake.
Storing Dairy-Free Drumstick Ice Cream
The best place to keep your Drumstick inspired no churn ice cream would be the freezer. It will keep fresh and creamy in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
This batch of ice cream yields close to 10 cups of volume so you want to make sure you have a container that will hold at least 10 cups. Alternatively you can divide the chocolate chip coffee ice cream into a few smaller storage containers.
No Churn Ice Cream Recipes to Make Next
If you are looking for more creamy creations to whip up this summer, here are some of my favorite dairy-free ice cream recipes to make at home.
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No Churn Drumstick Ice Cream
Creamy, no churn vanilla ice cream studded with crumbles of chocolate coated ice cream cones and chopped chocolate dipped salted peanut make up this dairy-free Drumstick Ice Cream. All the flavors of a classic Drumstick Ice Cream cone whipped up in a dairy-free, no-churn ice cream recipe.
- Prep Time: 15
- Freezing Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips, dairy-free
- 3–4 Sugar Ice Cream Cones
- ½ cup Salted Peanuts, chopped after measuring
- 16 ounces Heavy Cream Alternative
- 11.25 ounces Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or a mini spatula, coat the inside and outside of the sugar cone with melted dairy-free chocolate. You should have some leftover chocolate for the next step.
- Place the chocolate coated cones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet to the side.
- Pour ½ cup of chopped salted peanuts into the remaining bowl of melted chocolate. Stir to coat the chopped peanuts and then pour and spread on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Place the cones and peanuts into the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- While the cones and peanuts solidify, make the vegan no-churn vanilla ice cream.
- In the base of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat 16 ounces of dairy-free heavy cream alternative on high for about 2 minutes until thick and fluffy.
- Next add 11.25 ounces of sweetened condensed oat milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Remove the ice cream cones and chocolate coated peanuts from the freezer.
- Chop until they are in small, bites sized pieces. Pour the chopped cone and nuts into the vanilla ice cream base and fold to distribute evenly.
- Pour into a 10-cup container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze at least 8 hours or until frozen through.
- Once frozen, cover with an air-tight lid and store until you are ready to use.
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