Description
Inspired by NYC’s Urban Dessert Lab, this modern vegan dessert combines creamy oat-milk soft serve with crispy waffle churro bites. The soft serve is made from oat milk and coconut milk, churned to a luscious, plant-based texture. The churro bites—crispy on the outside, soft inside—are made in a waffle iron, then rolled in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a creative, indulgent yet vegan-friendly dessert that channels big city dessert vibes. Think vegan oat milk ice cream meets churro street food.
Ingredients
Oat-Milk Soft Serve:
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2 cups oat milk (barista blend recommended)
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1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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2 tbsp cornstarch
Waffle Churro Bites:
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1 cup water
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Oil spray (for waffle iron)
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1/2 cup sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
1. Make the Soft Serve Base:
In a saucepan, combine oat milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the warm mixture to dissolve, then stir back into the pot. Cook until slightly thickened (5–7 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Chill mixture for several hours or overnight.
2. Churn the Soft Serve:
Once cold, churn in your ice cream maker per manufacturer instructions. Serve immediately for soft serve texture, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoop.
No ice cream maker? Blend frozen cubes of the mixture with a splash of oat milk until smooth and soft-serve-like.
3. Make Waffle Churro Bites:
In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, butter/oil, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in flour until dough forms a ball. Let cool slightly, then mix in vanilla. Preheat and spray a waffle iron. Place small scoops or balls of dough into the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp (4–6 minutes). Roll hot churro bites in cinnamon sugar mixture.
4. Serve Together:
Scoop oat-milk soft serve into bowls. Add a few warm churro bites on the side. Serve immediately while the churros are hot and the soft serve is cool and creamy. Dip and enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flair, drizzle churros or soft serve with vegan chocolate sauce.
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Add espresso or caramel extract to the soft serve base for a twist.
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Waffle churros can be prepped in advance and warmed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 4+ hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Stovetop, Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Modern
