Chocolate Ice Cream

If summer had a flavor, it would be this chocolate ice cream, cool, creamy, and impossible to resist. This homemade ice cream is rich, dreamy, and packed with real chocolate goodness. Perfect for summer desserts, this frozen dessert is also gluten-free, just check your cocoa powder! And yes, we included chocolate chip ice cream vibes because extra chocolate is never a bad idea.

Prep Time

15 minutes (plus 4-6 hours freezing)

Nutrition Info (per serving)

How many calories are in chocolate ice cream? About 280 per scoop. Worth every single one.

Serving Size: ½ cup (100g)
Servings: About 8
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 19g
Total Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 4g

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder (use dark chocolate ice cream vibes with Dutch-process)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips (for chocolate chip ice cream magic)

Kitchen Tools Needed for Chocolate Ice Cream

1. Large Mixing Bowl – For combining all ingredients
2. Whisk – To create a smooth, lump-free mixture
3. Measuring Cups and Spoons – For accurate ingredient amounts
4. Ice Cream Maker – The easiest method for creamy results
5. Freezer-Safe Container – If not using an ice cream maker
6. Spatula – To scrape every bit of mixture from the bowl
7. Airtight Storage Container – For freezing the finished ice cream

No Ice Cream Maker? No Problem!
Use a shallow baking dish or loaf pan instead. The key is frequent stirring every 30 minutes during freezing to break up ice crystals.

How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream

Step 1

Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth. No lumps allowed, this isn’t a breakup, it’s homemade chocolate ice cream.

Step 2

Stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Taste-testing is mandatory.

Step 3

Pour into an ice cream maker and churn 20-25 minutes. No machine? Freeze in a container, stirring every 30 minutes for 4 hours. Patience is key (unlike answering “Can dogs eat chocolate ice cream?”, still no).

Step 4

Fold in chocolate chips. For chocolate banana ice cream fans, add mashed banana here.

Step 5

Freeze 4+ hours.

Step 6

Scoop, devour, and declare this the best chocolate ice cream you’ve ever had.

Key Notes:

• Contains dairy (milk, cream)
• Naturally gluten-free (verify cocoa powder)
• Contains about 5mg caffeine per serving from cocoa
• Not suitable for pets (toxic to dogs/cats)

Now you’ve mastered how to make chocolate ice cream, no fancy skills required. Want more chocolate desserts? Try swirling in peanut butter or caramel. Need ice cream recipes for summer? This one’s your new MVP. Enjoy! 🍫🍨

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Chocolate Ice Cream

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Silky, luscious, and sinfully rich. Each spoonful melts into velvety waves of deep cocoa bliss, studded with melty chocolate chips that add playful crunch. Cold, creamy, and impossibly smooth, it’s like a chocolate cloud that’s just firm enough to hold its shape before surrendering on your tongue. The kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes and sigh—because some pleasures deserve undivided attention. 🍫❄️

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Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips (for chocolate chip ice cream magic)

Instructions

1. Mix base - Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder and salt until completely smooth.
2. Add cream - Stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
3. Churn - Use an ice cream maker for 20-25 mins. No machine? Freeze in a container, stirring every 30 mins for 4 hours.
4. Add mix-ins - Gently fold in chocolate chips (or mashed banana for variation).
5. Freeze - Let harden for at least 4 hours.
6. Serve - Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Storage tip: Press parchment paper on surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 285Total Fat: 19gCarbohydrates: 27gSugar: 23gProtein: 4g