Dairy-free ice cream, sometimes called “nice cream,” is becoming more popular as recipes evolve to create a creamier frozen treat. Common bases are bananas, nut butters, and rice, soy and hemp milks. Brands are popping up to feed consumer demand. Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co., in New York City, serves blends made from only fruit, water and organic cane sugar. And traditional ice cream purveyor Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, based in New York City and also selling packed ice cream in Los Angeles, also serves vegan varieties. (Detroit Free Press)