Some people bring wine to parties. You bring a charcuterie board with coffee ice cream, and suddenly you’re everyone’s new best friend.
This board doesn’t just serve snacks—it serves drama, elegance, and a frozen caffeine fix that says, “Yes, I’m thriving, thanks.”
Coffee ice cream melts like your patience on a Monday, but paired with nuts, fruit, and cookies? It’s dessert royalty.
Vegan, obviously, because we’re saving animals and taste buds, one creamy scoop at a time.
Honestly, it’s not a party platter—it’s a whole mood. And yes, you do deserve a second serving.
Charcuterie Board with Coffee Ice Cream
A chic dessert board featuring homemade vegan coffee ice cream, paired with crunchy, sweet, and fruity elements for maximum flavor drama.
Ingredients
For the coffee ice cream:
- 1½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Board elements:
- ¼ cup candied pecans
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- 6 vegan chocolate cookies
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- Small bunch of red grapes
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth and caffeinated.
- Step 2: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours, stirring every hour for creaminess.
- Step 3: Once set, scoop the ice cream into a small bowl. Act like you own an artisanal café.
- Step 4: Arrange the board: place fruit, cookies, and nuts around the ice cream like you’re styling a Vogue cover.
- Step 5: Chill the board for 10 minutes before serving—because melty messes are for amateurs.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin E: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use cold brew instead of espresso powder for extra depth.
- Drizzle melted vegan chocolate over the fruit.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on ice cream to elevate flavor.
- Don’t skip the nuts—they’re the crunch to your creamy.
- Optional: serve with espresso shots if chaos is your aesthetic.
