Description
This No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream is a rich, creamy dessert packed with deep chocolate flavor, made easily without an ice cream maker. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable with mix-ins, it’s a perfect freezer-ready treat.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or regular)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, fudge swirls, crushed Oreos, marshmallows, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form (about 3–4 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in batches using a spatula to keep the texture light and airy.
- If using, fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or crushed cookies.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and cover tightly.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Let ice cream soften slightly before scooping for best texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Add your favorite mix-ins for customized flavors.
Try variations like Mocha, Rocky Road, or Mint Chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg