Line a loaf pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and 1/2 cup coconut milk.
1 1/3 cup heavy cream , 13.5 oz coconut milk
Whip the mixture with an electric mixer (or in a blender) until stiff peaks develop. (You're looking for a consistency close to that of whipped cream).
In a separate bowl. mix remaining coconut milk, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, maple syrup and cacao powder until smooth.
3 egg yolks , 1 cup cacao powder , 1/3 cup maple syrup , 1/4 tsp salt , 1 tsp vanilla extract
Gently add the cacao/yolk egg mixture into the whipped cream until it is just combined. Try to avoid overmixing.
Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Top with shredded coconut.
Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or until the ice cream is fully set.
Scoop and serve.