Almond and Strawberry Tahini Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 , 14 ounce
• 1 cup sliced strawberries , Optional
• 0.25 cups tahini
• 5 pitteds dates , soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.25 cups sliced almonds
• 0.25 cups sliced fresh strawberries , Optional
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Freeze the base of your ice cream maker for at least 12 hours.

2. 2

   Combine coconut milk, 1/2 cup strawberries, tahini, dates, and almond extract in a high-speed blender. Blend until strawberries are broken down and mixture is combined, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   As mixture starts to thicken, add remaining 1/2 strawberries and sliced almonds. Continue mixing until thickened, 10 to 20 minutes more.

4. 4

   Serve immediately as soft-serve ice cream garnished with additional strawberries and sesame seeds. Alternatively, place ice cream in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.