I got an ice cream machine a few Christmas’ ago and I’ve attempted to make vegan versions a couple of times. Those first attempts never yielded anything worth sharing with others, but I think I’ve stumbled on to a pretty decent vegan cream base.

This base is a version of the one used by Ben and Jerry's.

1/4 tsp. Guar Gum
1/8 of a block of firm tofu
3 tsp. Egg Replacer
4 tbsp. hot water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups soy milk

Mix the Egg replacer and hot water. Set aside.
In a blender, combine tofu and 2 cups of soy milk. Process until the tofu has been blended into milk.
In a mixing bowl, add the Egg Replacer mixture and slowly whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, until completely blended.
Pour in the tofu mixture and remaining cup of soy milk. Add Guar Gum and mix till combined.

Use as the base for your favorite ice cream flavor and follow your ice cream maker’s instructions.

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tags: vegan, ice cream