I love it when you stumble upon something interesting and delicious. Earlier this year, while perusing the shelves at Horrocks, I found an interesting little cangood called Coco Lopez, Real Cream of Coconut. As many of you may have discovered, I heart Coconut. Coconut milk, coconut oil, shredded coconut or coconut water… doesn’t matter, I’m in. So, I naturally needed to find out more about this Real Cream of Coconut.
As it turns out, this lovely product is used to create the delicious Pina Colada! Intriguing… After a little sleuthing (contacting the manufacturer), I was delighted to find out that this product is both gluten & dairy-free.
No, I did not run home and create the ultimate Pina Colada. Instead, I ran home and made ice cream. I’ve been thinking about making a Coconut Green Tea Ice Cream and after tasting the intense flavor in this can, I knew it would be perfect. Real Cream of Coconut is very different from coconut milk. The consistency is much thicker, kind-of like syrup, it’s insanely sweet and the coconut flavor is off-the-charts. Yum.
If you really enjoy the strong flavor of coconut, this is perfect. The lime brings a little tang that sings of summer, and the green tea is subtle, but it creates a beautiful color. I hope you enjoy!
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high for about 1 minute.
- Pour liquid into your ice cream machine bowl, and churn for about 30 minutes, or according to manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately.
- If you’d like a firmer consistency, transfer into a freezer safe container with lid, and freeze for about two hours to thicken.
What does Laura Friendly mean? Food that’s gluten & dairy-free… but definitely not flavor-free!
You can also buy Coco Lopez products on Amazon
Let me know if I can be of anymore help!
Alcohol is a topic of debate among celiac’s. Most authorities say that drinking distilled alcoholic beverages are safe for people with celiac disease, because distillation is said to remove all gluten protein from the alcohol, rendering it gluten-free. Please use your personal discernment and/or talk with your physician. Only you know what your body will tolerate. Check out About.com and Wikipedia for additional information.