Bounty Ice Cream (No churn vegan recipe)

Creamy coconut ice cream with shredded chocolate to create that bounty like texture, topped with melted chocolate to create that hard top chocolate shell. It is a simple vegan ice cream that is a no churn recipe.

Bounty and I have always had this love hate relationship. I loved it as a kid and grew up to hate it because I found it too sweet but I still loved the flavors of coconut and chocolate so I decided to make homemade bounty bars that were accidentally vegan, simple and so delicious using dark chocolate. I must warn you I never turned back after that. They are delicious candy bar to make and have stashed away in the freezer when you need something sweet on the go.

Bringing me to this homemade no churn bounty bar ice cream recipe. It is plant based because I’ve used the best coconut milk and cream from Earths Finest. It is a simple and yummy ice cream to mix up with the hotter months ahead of us. There are a few points to keep in mind when making this recipe to get that delicious creamy, rich, bounty texture and flavor, which I will walk you through.

What is bounty?

Bounty is a chocolate candy bar that is made with a sweet shredded coconut filling and covered with milk chocolate. You can buy them in any and every supermarket today and they are a delicious candy bar to snack on.

What flavor is bounty?

The flavors of bounty are coconut and chocolate. Traditionally it’s milk chocolate and the coconut is a chewy filling made of shredded coconut and desiccated coconut.

What is bounty ice cream?

Bounty ice cream is basically ice cream with the flavors of bounty candy bar in it. You can buy this ice cream today, it comes in tubs and as ice cream bars. However we are making a simple, more wholesome ice cream recipe using all the flavors of bounty and fresh coconut with the combination of dark chocolate. It is an no churn recipe and tastes exactly (if not better) than real bounty bars.

What is bounty ice cream made of?

There are 3 parts to this bounty ice cream, the coconut ice cream base, the chewy “bounty” coconut filling bits and the dark chocolate shell on the top.

What ingredients do you need to make bounty ice cream?

As mentioned Bounty ice cream has 3 parts, the ice cream base which is made of coconut cream, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. The chewy coconut bits that resemble the texture of the bounty filling which includes fresh and desiccated coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract, a drop of almond extract, pinch of salt, finely chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil. The hard top chocolate shell is made from dark chocolate and coconut oil.

Do I need an ice cream machine to make bounty ice cream at home?

This a no churn ice cream recipe meaning you don’t need an ice cream machine to make it. There are alot of recipes using machines but this is a simple recipe that only needs a few bowls and whisk.

What makes this bounty ice cream vegan?

Unlike other ice cream recipes we have made this with coconut cream instead of heavy cream. There is no condensed milk to sweeten the ice cream base but we use maple syrup instead. Hence the main dairy based ingredients in homemade no churn ice creams are swapped with plant based ingredients.

What equipment do you need to make bounty ice cream?

To make the ice cream base we need a mixing bowl and whisk. To make the chewy coconut bits we need a mixing bowl and spoon. I have melted the dark chocolate in the microwave but you can do it over a double boiler if you feel more comfortable. I have layered and frozen the ice cream in a loaf tin. We will need an ice cream scoop to portion out the ice cream when ready to serve.

What substitutes can you use to make this bounty ice cream at home?

If you don’t have desiccated coconut to make the chewy coconut filling you can use coconut powder, a combination of coconut flour and almond flour or just use freshly grated coconut all the way. The recipe needs coconut milk and coconut cream hence if you don’t have coconut cream I would suggest using full fat coconut milk that’s been refrigerated and only use the top creamy part to add the creaminess into the ice cream. If you don’t have almond extract you can leave it out. I prefer the taste of dark chocolate here but if you like that classic bounty flavor you can use milk chocolate instead.

How to make bounty ice cream at home?

To make the bounty filling mixture – We start by stirring the freshly grated coconut, desiccated coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, pinch of salt and coconut oil together until combined. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate and set aside. To make the coconut ice cream base – We whip the coconut cream until stiff peaks, do not over beat at this stage or else it will become grainy. I would suggest using a whisk if you are not sure about the consistency as using an electric beater might over whip it and you will not be able to control it. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and stir until combined. Set aside. To make the chocolate hard top shell, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave for 15 second intervals until smooth, it took me 45 seconds in total. Add the coconut oil into the melted chocolate and stir until combined. Let’s assemble the ice cream – in a 9 inch loaf tin and add half the ice cream base, spoon in the coconut filling mixture. Swirl it around and top with the other half of the ice cream mixture. Top with the melted dark chocolate mixture and transfer to the freezer. Let the ice cream freeze for 4-6 hours.

Serving and storing this bounty ice cream?

I would suggest letting the ice cream sit at room temperature for 15 mins before cracking the dark chocolate shell and scooping. Also soak the ice cream scoop in hot water this will help give you clean ice cream scoops without struggle. Serve it with a couple of chocolate biscuits/sticks. It stores well in the freezer for up to 1 month, I do like to cover the loaf tin with foil or aluminum.

Looking for more homemade ice cream recipes?

No churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream
Peach sorbet
Watermelon nice cream
Mango ice cream

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