Description
This rich and creamy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe combines smooth homemade chocolate ice cream with finely chopped milk chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Made with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder, this no-churn ice cream is simple to prepare and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 2 ½ cups thickened (heavy) cream, cold
- 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (395ml / 14oz)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45g / 1 ½oz)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-in
- 150 g milk chocolate, room temperature (finely chopped or shaved into chips)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until the cocoa is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate large bowl, use a handheld mixer or a balloon whisk to whip the cold thickened cream to soft peaks. Be careful not to overwhip; stop once soft peaks form to avoid a grainy or overly stiff texture after freezing.
- Fold Cream into Chocolate Mixture: Add about one quarter of the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture and fold gently until combined. Repeat this folding process three more times with the remaining cream, ensuring the mixture is light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Using a vegetable peeler, shave fine chocolate chips from the edge of the milk chocolate bar, or finely chop the chocolate into very small pieces. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the ice cream mixture.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Pour the combined mixture into a freezer-safe container, pressing a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals. Seal with a lid and freeze for at least 12 hours, or until firm.
- Scoop and Serve: Remove the ice cream from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Warm your ice cream scoop in hot water for easier scooping and serve chilled.
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Notes
- Do not overwhip the cream to avoid a grainy texture once frozen.
- Fine chocolate chips enhance the texture and melt better in the ice cream.
- Pressing plastic wrap on the ice cream surface reduces ice crystal formation for a smoother texture.
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature before scooping to make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
