I hate this recipe.
I hate that I love Cookie Butter so much. I hate that I sneak spoonfuls on the reg, and I am really not that type of person (O on the other hand…). I hate that I don’t feel this way about sorbets or carrots or chocolate smoothies.
No, I hate this recipe because I can never make it 100% healthy, of course; I hate it because I love it so much. Like, so much, you guys. So. Much.
This recipe was inspired by the type of tea I wish I had–small cups of Earl Grey flanked by spiced, rich little Speculoos or Biscoff rectangles. The type of tea you’re totally invited for, whenever you’re in the neighborhood. Let’s make this *a thing*, shall we?
I might even get a little enthusiastic and serve this Cookie Butter Earl Grey ice cream instead! We both deserve it, honestly. Besides, while it might not be the healthiest thing you’ve eaten all week, it’s vegan and our part of the recipe is refined sugar free (I can’t speak for Speculoos cookies or Cookie Butter, though)!
It’s rich and spiced and soft and creamy and perfect. It’s full of tiny chunks of Speculoos cookies and the scent of bergamot wafts off of the creamy coconut base. There’s even a Cookie Butter swirl! Why?
You’ll love this recipe because it can be made entirely in a blender. You’ll love this recipe because it tastes like Cookie Butter. You’ll love this recipe because the flavors are so complete and warming yet cooling all in one. The perfect almost-fall-weather treat, so make ‘er today!
Cookie Butter Earl Grey Ice Cream (Vegan)
Rich, spiced Cookie Butter mingles with Earl Grey-infused coconut milk to create one seriously delicious vegan ice cream. Soft and flavorful, it doesn't get any better than this.
Ingredients
- 1 14- ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 4 bags Earl Grey tea , optional
- 1/2 cup cashews , soaked
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
- 6 pieces Speculoos or Biscoff cookies
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil , melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 pieces Speculoos or Biscoff cookies , crumbled
- 1/4 cup Cookie Butter
Instructions
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If infusing with Earl Grey: in a small saucepan over low heat, place coconut milk and whisk 'til smooth. Add Earl Grey tea bags and cook about 10 minutes, or until infused and fragrant. Remove tea bags and cool completely.
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In a blender, preferably high-speed, combine coconut milk infusion, cashews, Grand Marnier, 6 Speculoos or Biscoff cookies, agave nectar, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Blend until totally smooth and freeze according to ice cream maker directions.
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When mixture resembles soft serve, gently mix in the Speculoos or Biscoff crumbs and Cookie Butter. Keep in an air-tight container in the freezer. Tastes awesome in a waffle cone!
Recipe Notes
You can skip the Earl Grey infusion if you want, but I liked the fragrant bergamot aroma it added to the whole thing.
Just a question (sorry if I missed it in the post) what is this amazing stuff you call cookie butter???
It’s basically a blended “butter” made from cookies.. how amazing does that sound?! You can find Biscoff Spread at regular groceries and Cookie Butter at Trader Joe’s!
I just went out for ice cream tonight and although I was shivering while I was eating it I kept thinking how I love ice cream no matter what season it is! I try not to go to Trader Joes too often because I usually leave after spending hundreds of dollars on “healthy” snack food, but I’ve been thinking that I need to go soon so I can get my hands on this cookie butter stuff! This ice cream looks and sounds awesome, Cheryl!
I’ve fallen head over heels in love with the baked “Doritos” they have at Trader Joe’s. So healthy, right? But my Lord, they are *delicious*. Last time I was there I spent like $75 on pumpkin-flavored stuff.. so fun, though, right?! I’ve been meaning to make a pumpkin ice cream recipe, actually!
Omg. I’ve converted my whole family to cookie butter and they love/hate me for it. Looks absolutely delicious!
Right?! I bought my mom a jar and it went unopened for months (which is sort of scary).. and she said she was *scared* to open it because she knew she’d love it. I made her open it, of course, and she ate a spoonful and was like.. omg. DAMMIT!
Goooorgeous. I love the lighting in this post. The ice cream looks sensational!
Thanks Sarah! Great compliment from you 🙂
SERIOUSLY. SERIOUSLY? This looks incredible The photos are gorgeous and EARL GREY? You’re reading my mind, lady. 🙂
Thanks Carla!! And yes.. Earl Grey-infused everything forever, please!
Definitely shouldn’t be staring at this right now, but it looks so delicious and creamy! Love Earl Grey Tea, have some in the house right now and NOW I’m about to go have some…!
Ha! It really is creamy and yummy. I adore Earl Grey, too! Thanks Jessica!
What a fabulous ice cream recipe. I hate it that my favorite part about flying Delta is those biscoff cookies.
Ah! That’s mine too!! I always want to trade the flight attendants for my peanuts.. on the black airline market.
This ice cream look oh-so yummy!!! I adore Earl Grey flavoured-anything. And I love that it’s vegan! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Mmmm, me too! Thanks Courtney 🙂
This ice cream looks delicious and pictures are beautiful! Great job making it vegan and the Earl Gray infusion is just awesome! I love cookie butter, too bad I don’t use it very often!
Oh my – this would be so dangerous in my house! I love cookie butter (I can’t buy it often because of the eating spoonfuls problem! haha) and earl grey tea … And now I want some dessert…
Am I the only one on the planet that has no clue what cookie butter is (really… I had to look it up!)!?!!? But, now that I know… I can see why you’d be crazy over this ice cream! And Earl Grey – my most favorite tea… I’ll be right over?! Oh, Cheryl, you’re constantly making my ‘to do’ list longer! Will you knock it off!? Your photography is so beautiful. Just inspiring! Thank you!!
What an awesomely ridiculous combination, Cheryl. I have a feeling I’d love it as much as you, which is why I never keep ice cream in the house. (I’ve become quite a bit of a cookie/dessert monster recently, so I try to avoid the temptation whenever I can, haha.)
However, I’ve never made vegan ice cream, and it’s clearly high time I tried my hand at it…
Looks amazing! NICE shadows in these pics. 😉 I especially like that last photo.
I could eat this 3 times a day and for desert. So good! And beautiful shots! 🙂
My fiancé loves tea and he loves ice cream. I bet he’d love this! I should probably invest in an ice cream maker at some point…
There must be something about fall that screams cookie butter! I love the idea of using something that’s normally warming as a flavor in an ice cream 🙂 It seems so cozy!
wow this ice cream looks so delicious, flavourful and totally amazing! I’ve gotta make this recipe 😉
Bahahaha I hate that I HAVE to make this. Look what you’ve done!!!!
Oh my word! This ice cream look amazing and I love you for sharing it! Cookie Butter = my life since moving to Belgium! I can’t get enough of it! They love lathering it on toast here and eating it for breakfast! Love this ice cream recipe and can’t wait to try 🙂