Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, chilled
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups fresh mulberries, stems removed
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
- Combine cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and looks like heavy cream.
- Pour the blended base into a glass bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to stabilize the fats.
- In a small saucepan, combine mulberries, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the liquid thickens into a syrupy consistency.
- Optional: Press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer for a seedless swirl. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) if a thicker jam texture is desired.
- Allow the mulberry reduction to cool completely to room temperature.
- Swirl the cooled mulberry reduction into the chilled cashew base and freeze in an airtight container or process in an ice cream maker until set.