Can Vegan Ice Cream Satisfy An Ice Cream Lover?

We're at it again trying to make our non vegan friends love our vegan recipes. This time Merle tries to concoct a ice cream good enough to beat Lindsay's fave (Lavander honey ice cream from Salt & Straw).
Thanks to Dear Bella Creamery www.dearbellacreamery.com/
Vegan Lavender Cheesecake Recipe: docs.google.com/document/d/10...
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[@patrickkelley2735]

We need more Lindsay. Lindsay and Merle need to do more together. Her energy is amazing.

[@GIRX10]

Agreed they both have positive beautiful energy! 🌞🌈🦋♥️✌🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@myacot]

YES PLEASE!

[@azizaaman4290]

ikr! Lindsay is so chaotic and Merle is like-zen

[@M3g840]

Goodful let Merle go! You should check out her channel if you enjoy her content. Merle O’Neil!

[@tofu-munchingCoalition.ofChaos]

That vegan ice-cream place sounds incredible. The pride of making things instead of buying what's available. That's an appreciation of food I absolutely adore and is ingrained by the culture I grew up in. Sadly there is no ice cream shop like that - I'm aware of - where I live.

[@MollaFlower]

Merle looks absolutely gorgeous! I don’t know what she’s been doing but she is glowing! And her fit is fire too 🔥

[@dogdays7597]

i was thinking the same, her hair looks amazing too

[@bodyofhope]

She's banging in that dress too

[@parkerhahaha]

In what world is Dear Bella only a 6 😩 but I’m so happy she loved the home made one

[@Indo_American]

I was thinking at least 8 or 9

[@dunnejos8423]

Merle! Your vegan ice cream had an amazing texture. With the combo of cocoa fat and coconut oil and cashew fat it perfectly immulsified. I can tell just by sight that it had a striking similarity in texture to the dairy ice cream. I 100 percent think you nailed this one and now I desperately want this it looks so good.

[@NatalyaMachinskaya]

That's a huge success! And a great recipe! Thank you for another video :)

[@JohnHausser]

Not vegan but I like this channel! Fun and always interesting Cheers from San Diego California

[@ayyowassup]

@miss tery That sounds great! For my husband and me it was more or less an overnight decision but we had to use the rest of our non vegan groceries.

[@peachyedits22]

@miss tery brave robot makes cow free ice cream. They use fermentation to recreate real dairy but from plants. It's pretty cool and it's a great vegan option for anyone who wants that dairy taste

[@DM-nw5lu]

@miss tery You have to start somewhere. :) A lot of the meat commercially available in supermarkets is also horrible quality and horrid for your health. So your health will thank you, too, if you cut down on meat. Especially red meat or heavily processed meat.

[@tiana6586]

Love their energy together!

[@ellencoppen5883]

Maybe Goodful can show vegans with other dietary restrictions? It's really hard to be plant based with conditions like celiac, food allergies, medically necessary low carb or low fiber diet, etc.

[@allesamazing]

i feel you. everytime she puts cashew in something as a necessary(as in cant be substituted) i just die a little because otherwise it looks amazing

[@Meccarox]

@@allesamazing You could probably just use more vegan cream cheese instead of cashews.

[@aprilcaddell6335]

Yes!! I'd love her to do a day's worth of vegan recipes that are also gluten free, nut-free, and soy-free. Or some other challenge for allergen-friendly vegan food.

[@thenaturalresearcher]

Yes!!! I'm gluten intolerant and Pre-diabetic so no sugar and low carb for me

[@airohwalker2478]

I feel this! I have an allergy to peppers and pepper derived spices, and it makes being vegan so much harder

[@user-vv6cb9vo7d]

The google doc link for the vegan ice cream has been deleted. May you please update it?

[@pineconey]

For those without access to the good-good from shoppes, as grocery store ice cream goes, Magnum and Hagen Dazs non-dairy pops are great!

[@colleencarr3470]

Merle & Rachel, U guys always amaze me w/ your creativity!

[@zitronentee]

In Indonesia, we have 'es puter', using coconut milk to replace milk. Kinda salty. The texture is more like sorbet than creamy.

[@maxikingsonice3933]

Such a wonderful episode! Now I want this dang lavender cheese cake ice-cream!

[@victoriakathleen01]

That's amazing! It always makes me so happy when people can have the same tastes they love without harming animals/the planet. I wonder if I can make vegan ice cream with country crock plant cream...

[@jkl674]

Everything we do harms the planet. Vegan or not.

[@michelepaccione8806]

But almost nothing harms it as much as meat and dairy production.

[@k3qever413]

@@paramere I think the best help we can give to our planet is to stop procreation. There's too many of us here already and the more people, the more harm it does to the environment.

[@amara5227]

@@paramere the single biggest thing we as individuals can do to help the planet is go vegan. ~85% of arable farming is used produce livestock feed, meaning a vegan lifestyle uses less land, not to mention the amount of water used in the dairy industries and the amount of methane given off by meat and dairy cows. Also the word organic is a marketing ploy and has no real meaning as eggs coming from factory farmed hens could still have « organic » slapped on them.

[@DM-nw5lu]

​@@k3qever413 Obviously. But you can't expect everyone to not want to have biological children. That's a far larger sacrifice than simply not consuming animal products and reducing your waste as much as you possibly can. Everyone should do as much as they can and if for you that means not having biological kids that's your choice. Where I live people have less than 2 kids on average so the population is already going down.

[@ms.brwnskinbeauty963]

I WAS REALLY HOPING TO GET THIS RECIPE

[@sarasthoughts]

I've been eating delicious vegan ice cream in Italy for years lmao it's literally the easiest food to veganise

[@Wwetitanfan27]

That’s a pleasant surprise since i thought gelato was super popular there. Do you make it or buy it? And i’m looking to take a trip to italy, any vegan italy tips?

[@mel3824]

Easy to veganize? Do you have a recipe? 😍

[@sarasthoughts]

@@Wwetitanfan27 I buy it! They have it everywhere, from cheap supermarkets like lidl to artisanal shops, you just need to look for water based ("all'acqua") ice cream or just the vegan label. Most supermarkets have vegan/vegetarian corners where you can find all the plant bases foods in one spot, but it's mostly for processed foods like vegan meats etc. Look up menus in advance on the internet, buy vegan snacks at supermarkets for cheaper options and you should be okay :)

[@sarasthoughts]

@@mel3824 I buy it, they have a chain store here called "pecora nera" (black sheep) that makes DELICIOUS water based ice cream. My go-to order is pistachios and dark chocolate. It's drool worthy

[@Forgefaerie]

I've yet to find a vegan ice cream that gives me that same satisfaction as the dairy one. and believe me I have been looking, ever since I've discovered that I cannot have dairy. Aldi's coconut based chocolate peanut butter pints and raspberry bars are... almost there, but I have been absolutely dying for just nice, plain vanilla or chocolate. and either companies don't seem to make simple flavors or if they do, they taste NOTHING like the dairy version. P.S. I HAVE tried Tallenti's chocolate sorbetto. its good. still not quite there.

[@courtneybright9411]

The face when you taste the one you made! I love that you even shocked yourself.

[@carolinelawrie7142]

OMG I want some of that home made ice-cream it looks GORGEOUS 💕💕💕 and I'm so impressed with Dear Bella for making gluten free waffle cones. Those of us who can't eat gluten miss an ice-cream cone!!!

[@nataliekreidler3494]

I did this ice cream and it was the best thing I ever did!

[@rosemaryvyslouzil6249]

Looks really delicious 🎉

[@meijo206]

Wow... I'm kinda broke but I guess it's time to buy an ice cream maker

[@CassieR143]

Some libraries have them and you can check them out

[@halyoalex8942]

@@CassieR143 in what galaxy does a library have an ice cream maker? 😮

[@peachyedits22]

@@halyoalex8942 haha, a lot of libraries are getting really modern. Mine has video game areas for teens, 3d printers, and laser cutters. I've never heard about checking out kitchen appliances though.

[@jelliclesongs]

A very entertaining episode!!!

[@azadkhan-pj4kq]

good job. so happy for options out there for me now.

[@ashtarmelendez8003]

Impo Cashew ALWAYS hits different 🤩

[@sabrinnae_]

they look like barbiesss omgg u guys beautiful and i definetely will make this ice creamm💞💞💞

[@masdanar9321]

🤭🤭🤭❤️

[@sofonomics]

This reminds me of the best place I’ve ever been to, it’s not in LA but in Seattle at Frankie and Jo’s. Better than any ice cream place I’ve tried ever hands down. My only complaint is the $$$

[@user-fk8uh4vu7e]

Lindsay is where it’s at! MORE LINDSAY

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I'd love to see you make German Cheesecake vegan, and I'll gladly sacrifice myself to be your guest.

[@jennlarkins5590]

This is a great video!

[@gablam]

the way they both look so fucking good..

[@Danny.B.M]

HAHAHA loved the two different reactions while trying your lavender/cheese cake ice cream xD

[@coraliebretez8784]

Love your video Merle, been following you for a long time now. More importantly where is that black top you wear from?? God you look gorgeous in it!!

[@khalilahd.]

It looked so good Omg 😭😭

[@sfdntk]

This looks amazing, I'd love to try it someday. In the meantime, you can make incredible ice cream at home just by mixing a can of sweetened condensed soy or coconut milk (available at most grocery stores) with whatever flavours you like (try cocoa powder, or a cup or two of smashed vegan honeycomb, or peppermint flavouring and dark chocolate chips - literally anything you can think of will work), then in a separate bowl whisk vegan cream (lentil-based cream works incredibly well, but any vegan cream that can be whipped is fine) until it forms stiff peaks, then take about half a cup of the whipped cream and mix it thoroughly into the condensed milk to make the next step easier, then gently pour the rest of the whipped cream on top of the condensed milk mixture, and GENTLY fold everything together until it's all properly mixed. Do not stir violently, use a gentle folding technique so you don't collapse the cream. Pour it into a container and freeze, no ice cream maker necessary. It'll be the creamiest, tastiest ice cream you've ever eaten, I promise you that.

[@sunny5ma]

I love this show so much!! 😍😍😍❤️

[@sunny5ma]

Yay!!! Merle's back!!! Love her I'm so excited for this!!!!! 💖💖💖 And Lindsay too!

[@MerleONeal]

MUAHAHAHAHA - all I'm gonna say

[@jasminef2027]

Can you bring in Essence?❤️ And can you make pho chay?🍜

[@swarnimjoshi9659]

Plz make vegan cakeshake

[@zepzour7391]

They also have lab grown dairy nowadays in certain products like brave robot ice cream. And its only whey and casein so lactose intolerants can still have it! The future is upon as haha

[@Glowritz1]

LOVE

[@Prince-kr2hi]

Love that😍

[@yekaterinalitvinova6347]

I need to know what blender that is. Seems really powerful.

[@RetroHoodie82]

really need to get to LA

[@callhimcurly7466]

Lindsay wearing a cherry bandana shirt is just so perfect for my harrie heart

[@christinabrugger7058]

Love your Dress Merle!

[@miaemblem8072]

My answer is yes, at least, i tried vegan ice cream and that was so good (i live in Italy)

[@poisonivy1616]

I really wanna try the lavender cheese cake I'm so sad I have no ice cream 😭

[@liamskarhed6068]

Mmmmh delicious. I have been vegan for 3 years now. And I love cheese. I have found many cheeses have become better. And many are very close to the real thing. But during all this time I have never seen a Priest cheese. Or "Prästost" in swedish. It has a very stong aged taste as it is a very long-aged cheese. And I love it. I want to make my own but I don't know how. Would you guys maybe know how to make it. Cause I'd love to learn how to make it. That's my suddgesttion for next video😄

[@nancyjunkie]

you should get Kelsey Darragh on the show !

[@DikshaDivaDixit]

Lindsey is so lovely! Best episode 💚✨

[@Bonsai.Cook.Shopping.Travel]

Look awesome 😋😋😋🥰🥰🥰

[@sorackee]

@Goodful do you guys have another docs link to the recipe? The link listed no longer works, thanks!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I can't wait to try the Merlindsay's lavender cheesecake ice cream. Looks soooo good! 😍

[@extropiantranshuman]

I do a room temp ice cream from avocado + banana and add mango chunks for mango flavor. I chunk all of it - no blending. I don't like cold ice crema.

[@csjytview]

Oops! I just noticed that your Recipe link reports that it's not Available any more. Was there any update to Fix this. Thank you!

[@stephm2429]

If I'm going to Doomie's, I'm for sure going to dear bell for an ice cream sundae after. It's such a treat!

[@gandoralarissa]

I'm not vegan but I love the channel! kisses from Brazil x

[@Kurolicious]

They look really decadent

[@RheaBoo1]

Awwww 🥰

[@mirpaparazzi5132]

Great job Merle!💪

[@ejehhhhhhhhh]

“Merlindsay” “That sounds like a disease.” That cracks me up lol. Love her!

[@lostforever773]

Yes, it can

[@N0Xa880iUL]

I need that hanker chief

[@kecksab]

Where can I find the recipe? The link no longer works. :-(

[@fae821]

Surprise me! Everything, please!!

[@MzHues]

I just moved out of California and I miss the variety in vegan options. I’m definitely going to start making my own ice cream among other things.

[@rrenee123]

Hi, the recipe link doesn't seem to work :)

[@MichaelSacamos]

To everyone who sees this comment, keep pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God bless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jaygopinath1694]

You can make instant ice-cream with just a base of frozen ripe banana super creamy like stuff from a ice-cream van add frozen blueberrys bam boblegum ice-cream no ice cream machine required

[@despairdoll]

yessss nothing beats a good banana nice cream

[@nonchalantcrab3486]

Yeah but it unfortunately tastes nothing like real ice cream

[@benbrown8258]

Wow, wow, wow! Congratulations Merle! You knocked it out of the park! Maybe its time for high adventure and consider doing some more regional or off the beaten track vegan wonders. This time of the year in the Midwest, paw paws are getting ready to ripen. Even more daring yet, American persimmons, staghorn sumac, concord grapes, black walnuts, cranberries and if you dare to imagine, American chestnuts are ripening here. ((Chinese chestnuts might be easier to find.)) Ice creams, stuffings, gravies, holiday loafs, etc.. Maybe you could even have Will.i.am check it out!

[@hairea54]

She mentioned she use cane sugar, so is it still considered vegan because of how cane sugar get it’s color to make it white, or is the sugar not bleached?😊

[@AriaM6775]

Can you please make vegan ravioli for lasagna 😊

[@diandiaz9026]

Everything about this is great except for the sugar is there a way that you could’ve done a monk fruit sweetener or something like that to add the sweetness instead of adding actual sugar?

[@zabecartowsky4724]

Where do you get vegan graham crackers?

[@nene4220]

Can you post the recipe again it got deleted

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Short answer; no. Making ice cream can be good and I’ve had some good ones, but they’re not the same as dairy ice cream and they never will be. I’ve done side-by-side comparisons and I’ve even been to ice cream shop where they sell, nondairy ice cream along with traditional ice cream. The same thing is true with milk, alternatives, and other dairy alternatives. I think it’s wonderful that we have options for people who need it or for people who would like to be plant-based. I think that vegan ice cream can be really good or really bad. There’s usually no in between.

[@kiarrasayshi]

Is there a recipe somewhere for this ice cream? I'd love to try it but need the measurements!

[@edwin-bu1is]

they looked like the black and pink house meme

[@lance5605]

Merle broke the scale!! ⚖️

[@harpersdad9829]

I can't download the recipe

[@celestearias894]

Omg we need more Lindseyyyy

[@nonchalantcrab3486]

The recipe got deleted!!!! Please reupload the lavender cheesecake ice cream recipe 🙏🙏

[@irresistiblepinky5796]

I'm making it lmaooooo

[@Jazzy_Magpie]

Hello, by any chance do you have the recipe? The like had been deleted unfortunately 😭

[@virtuosogames4776]

I'd love to have Lizzo on the show tbh! O think she'd love it

[@lucinda2329]

Cashew milk base is my fav ❤ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤

[@MrRaccoon92]

Lindsay hair is a pure gold strand

[@theresamarji5637]

You could have used swerve or erythritol

[@aprilcaddell6335]

Make a vegan quiche.

[@sherbear6625]

Vegan ice cream is ok but i can’t find any matcha vegan ice cream, so I always go to an Asian market and get matcha ice cream.

[@charleshead6980]

ni ce

[@Evil_Vegan]

Should have shown how dairy industry treats cows, uncensored, from beginning to end...

[@GabriellaRosaelia]

Love the video so far but did anyone else have a part of their soul die when they both said Pina Colada instead of Piña Colada

[@user-kf2kz1ew8t]

does anyoone have the reipes?

[@jennlarkins5590]

Did you ever get the recipe?

[@Eevee-ln2sv]

There is a vanilla vegan ice cream recipe from tasty

[@kunal0602]

How did you add sugar, you could have used honey or molasses

[@lesmercredis]

Not honey; lots of vegans don't use honey

[@lorissupportguides]

@@lesmercredis all vegans don't use honey. If you pay for animal exploitation you aren't vegan

[@lesmercredis]

@@lorissupportguides true 👍🏼

[@julieblair7472]

not sure if you have ever noticed but molasses has a very strong flavor.

[@sarasthoughts]

@@lorissupportguides honey doesn't equal animal exploitation. Tons of vegan people consider local honey vegan. Do your research

[@Whachu_l00kin]

WE NEED MORE MERLE AND LINDSAY!!!!!!!

[@shaunaburton7136]

I tried Ben and Jerry’s vegan ice cream and it was awful! Maybe it was just the flavor

[@maynardewm]

Well… looks like I’ll never be able to go to these places again. These videos are such a catch 22. They will be too busy to be worth it.

[@icessbooker8613]

What’s the recipe?

[@Eevee-ln2sv]

If you did not know this already, there is another vegan ice cream recipe from tasty. The link for this recipe did not work for me either when I clicked on it. Maybe you could add blueberry and lavender to the other ice cream recipe that this one might be based on and use another vegan cheese cake recipe?

[@red_rose_redemption]

A 6???? wow lol

[@akeldamakoizumi6572]

emma chamberlain making something with cheese would be fun