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Easy No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Quench your sweet tooth with our no churn chocolate ice cream recipe. Enjoy rich and creamy homemade ice cream with a deep chocolate flavor without the need for an ice cream maker.

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Chocolate lovers! Are you craving a scoop of rich and creamy chocolate ice cream but don’t have an ice cream maker? Make your own chocolate no churn ice cream right at home! 

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can whip up a batch homemade chocolate ice cream recipe that rivals any store-bought version. Plus, the best part is, you don’t need any special equipment to make it! 

Despite its simplicity, this delicious recipe is incredibly creamy and indulgent. 

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving a sweet treat, this no churn chocolate ice cream is sure to please the whole family! 

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What is no churn chocolate ice cream?

No churn chocolate ice cream is a type of homemade ice cream that does not require an ice cream maker like traditional ice cream! Instead of churning the mixture in an ice cream machine to incorporate air and create a smooth texture, no churn chocolate ice cream recipes typically rely on a combination of whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk to achieve a creamy consistency.

Cocoa powder or melted chocolate is added to the mixture to provide the rich chocolate flavor. The ingredients are usually mixed together, poured into a container, and then frozen until firm. This method results in a decadent ice cream without the need for any special equipment.

How do you make no churn chocolate ice cream?

Ingredients

Simple Steps

Start by putting a loaf pan in the freezer to chill.

In a large bowl mix together the ice cream base: condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. 

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In the bowl of a stand mixer or a separate bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium high until stiff peaks form.

For best results, be careful not to over-whip.

Combine about a cup of the whipped cream in your cocoa mixture and mix until well combined. Fold this mixture into the whipped cream mixture until it is all well blended.

If desired, add in your preferred mix-ins such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Stir gently to distribute them evenly throughout the ice cream mixture.

Spoon your chocolate ice cream into your loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap.

Let the ice cream freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.

If your ice cream lasts long enough, you can keep the chocolate ice cream in your freezer up to a week in a freezer-safe container.  

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If your ice cream lasts long enough, you can keep the chocolate ice cream in your freezer up to a week in a freezer-safe container.  

Of course, after you spoon a nice big scoop of chocolate ice cream into a bowl, what’s better than a drizzle of chocolate syrup and some delicious homemade whipped cream?

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Feel free to customize your no churn chocolate ice cream by adding your favorite things such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or swirls of caramel or fudge. Experiment with different flavor variations to create your own unique variations of soft ice cream like:

  1. Small pieces of Oreos or other cookies
  2. Brownies or other pieces of cake
  3. Nuts (try chopped almonds or peanut butter chips!)
  4. Milk Chocolate chips, chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate to make a double chocolate ice cream
  5. Marshmallows
  6. Caramel or butterscotch sauce
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No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

Make your own No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream right at home with just 4 ingredients! No fancy appliances needed! This ice cream is creamy and rich!

Ingredients

  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

    1. Start by putting a loaf pan in the freezer to give it a chill. 
    2. In a large bowl mix together condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. 
    3. In a stand mixer or another bowl using a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium high until stiff peaks form. 
    4. Combine about a cup of the whipped cream in your cocoa mixture and mix until well combined.
    5. Fold this mixture into the whipped cream mixture until it is all well blended. 
    6. Spoon your no churn chocolate ice cream into your loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. 
    7. Freeze chocolate ice cream for 4-5 hours. 

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