Description
Homemade delicious chocolate ice cream bars featuring a creamy ice cream base coated with a rich, glossy chocolate shell. Perfectly customizable with optional toppings like chopped nuts, caramel sauce, crushed cookies, or a sprinkle of sea salt for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Chocolate Shell
- 300g dark or milk chocolate (your choice)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Optional Toppings/Garnishes
- Chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.)
- Caramel sauce
- Crushed cookies
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Ice Cream Base: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the cream.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the ice cream base into ice cream molds or a small loaf pan. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold or evenly spaced in the loaf pan. Place in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until the ice cream is completely set.
- Prepare the Chocolate Shell: Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly but remain liquid for dipping.
- Dip Ice Cream Bars: Remove the frozen ice cream bars from their molds. Quickly dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly. Before the chocolate hardens, optionally drizzle caramel sauce or sprinkle chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or sea salt on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Set the Chocolate Coating: Immediately place the dipped bars back into the freezer for a few minutes to allow the chocolate shell to harden and set properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, serve the ice cream bars immediately or keep them stored in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the ice cream base is well frozen before dipping to prevent melting during coating.
- Use good quality chocolate for a smooth and tasty shell.
- Add toppings quickly after dipping to ensure they stick before the chocolate sets.
- Storage: Keep the finished bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- You can customize the ice cream base by adding flavor extracts or mix-ins before freezing.
