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Creamy, easy, and delicious, this 5 ingredient No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream is one of our favorite summertime treats! Refreshing, tasty, and always a hit.
Who doesn’t love a good no churn Chocolate Ice Cream? I know that I do! I love ice cream of all kinds, but I really love no churn ice cream, it is just so easy with it’s extra creamy texture.
We make so many kinds of no churn ice cream recipes all summer long (actually all year long because I love ice cream) and we just can’t get enough of them.
Chocolate obviously is a basic one and a good one to have in your recipe box. If you are a huge chocolate lover like I am, then this Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe is just what you need.
I love that you can make this recipe with such little ingredients and it comes out creamy, flavorful and you can make it for relatively cheap! Bye bye store-bought ice cream.
Jeremy says he’d be ok if we never went store bought again with this recipe, haha! Not sure if I can commit to that.
Ice cream is something we have on hand at all times, so it is super convenient to make your own so you can have it whenever you’d like.
Let’s get even further into this yummy recipe for No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream – a chocolate lovers dream!
Some of my other favorite ice cream recipes we have on our site include: No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream, No Churn Caramel Ice Cream and No Churn Cereal Milk Ice Cream!
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- WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- HOW TO MAKE NO CHURN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM:
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- WHAT IS NO CHURN ICE CREAM?
- WHAT ARE SOME MIX-INS I CAN ADD?
- ANY ADDITIONS?
- ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
- HOW TO STORE:
- DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal simple ingredients that are readily available help this come together quickly.
- You can add mix-ins to this recipe if you’d like.
- You can easily double this recipe to make more to have on hand for later!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Chocolate
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy whipping cream
See how easy these ingredients are, I bet you have them all on hand right now! These are normal ingredients that we keep on hand all the time so ice cream is one recipe we can easily make.
HOW TO MAKE NO CHURN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM:
- Heat the chopped chocolate in a small, microwave safe bowl until melted. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium speed until it forms stiff peaks– about 2 minutes.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the whipped cream and fold it together gently– you don’t want to deflate it!
- Once the mixture is fully combined, transfer it to a silicone ice cream tub (or a metal loaf pan, either works) and place in the freezer overnight to chill.
- Once the ice cream has hardened, enjoy with your favorite toppings!
You absolutely can’t tell me that this Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe is not super easy! But what’s better than easy is that it tastes absolutely amazing!
It has the right balance of chocolate that we just can’t get enough of! That is one reason why I really love this recipe in particular is that it has the perfect balance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
WHAT IS NO CHURN ICE CREAM?
No Churn Ice Cream is heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and other flavorings that are beaten together and frozen into a container until it hardens.
It can be adapted to many different flavors like this Chocolate version and sizes depending on how much you want. It is an easy recipe to whip up, literally.
The only difference between no churn and regular ice cream is that it melts faster because of the ingredients it contains. Plus, there is no ice cream maker needed.
WHAT ARE SOME MIX-INS I CAN ADD?
Chocolate goes with a lot of different things and we love adding things to this Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe, some include:
- Chopped up Reese’s
- Chocolate chips
- Cookies
- Frozen raspberries
- Candy pieces
You can do whatever you’d like to this homemade chocolate ice cream and add your favorite mix-ins and toppings to this.
Let it be a basis to your creation and let your mind run wild with flavors!
ANY ADDITIONS?
Chocolate goes with a lot of different things and we love adding things to this Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe, some include:
- Swirls of peanut butter for a rich, nutty flavor that complements the chocolate
- Chopped Oreo cookies for a crunchy, cookie-filled experience
- Espresso powder to enhance the deep chocolate flavor and add a hint of coffee
- Chocolate chunks for an extra chocolatey bite in every spoonful
- A drizzle of caramel sauce on top of the ice cream for a sweet and sticky finish
- Sea salt sprinkled on top for a sweet-salty contrast that highlights the chocolate
- A handful of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) for crunch and flavor
- Swirls of raspberry or strawberry sauce for a fruity twist against the rich chocolate
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
This no churn recipe can stand a few swaps. Changing the ice cream base will alter the flavor, but that’s ok!
- Dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a more intense chocolate flavor
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder in place of sweetened cocoa for less added sugar and a richer cocoa taste
- Maple syrup or honey in place of sweetened condensed milk for a natural sweetener alternative
- Vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract for a more pronounced vanilla flavor with the visual appeal of vanilla seeds
HOW TO STORE:
This ice cream can be kept frozen in an airtight container, covered with plastic wrap or foil in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Make sure you cover it well and press down on the foil or plastic wrap to touch the ice cream itself so it does not form ice crystals.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- The higher quality of chocolate you use in this the better, we use 60% Ghirardelli Chocolate baking bar.
- You can also use high quality chocolate chips and melt those as well.
- Add in your favorite mix-ins to this, see some of my ideas above.
- This is best to freeze overnight for the best results.
- Let defrost on the countertop slightly before serving.
- This melts quickly because of the ingredients in it.
Want a fun, flavorful, and basic recipe to add to your menu? I highly recommend you make this No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream.
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No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces good quality chocolate chopped
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat the chopped chocolate in a small, microwave safe bowl until melted. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.4 ounces good quality chocolate, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium speed until it forms stiff peaks– about 2 minutes.2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Add the chocolate mixture to the whipped cream and fold it together gently– you don’t want to deflate it!
- Once the mixture is fully combined, transfer it to a silicone ice cream tub (or a metal loaf pan, either works) and place in the freezer overnight to chill.
- Once the ice cream has hardened, enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- The higher quality of chocolate you use in this the better, we use 60% Ghirardelli Chocolate baking bar.
- You can also use high quality chocolate chips and melt those as well.
- Add in your favorite mix-ins to this, see some of my ideas above.
- This is best to freeze overnight for the best results.
- Let defrost on the countertop slightly before serving.
- This melts quickly because of the ingredients in it.
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