With this, No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Ice Cream with Condensed Milk recipe, skip the need for an ice cream maker and enjoy the simplicity of creating velvety chocolate ice cream right in your kitchen.
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade chocolate ice cream with my easy recipe. I use just a few ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk and rich dark chocolate, to whip up a delicious treat that rivals any store-bought Ice Cream.
Use my recipe and forget the hassle of churning and freezing for hours. This no-churn chocolate ice cream recipe comes together effortlessly. I simply melt dark chocolate with sweetened condensed milk, then fold it into whipped cream.
Whether you're a chocolate lover or simply craving a cool, sweet treat, this recipe for homemade chocolate ice cream is sure to satisfy. Treat yourself to a scoop (or two) of pure indulgence. I have also made Ice Cream Cake, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Blueberry Ice Cream, and Cottage Cheese Ice Cream all without an ice cream maker.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Chocolate Ice Cream with Condensed Milk
- Ease of Preparation: This recipe is straightforward and doesn't require an ice cream maker.
- Creaminess: The combination of cream and condensed milk creates a luxuriously creamy texture without the need for churning. Every bite feels like a spoonful of smooth chocolate heaven.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: This recipe delivers a rich, indulgent chocolate flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Perfect Dessert or Treat: For Spring and Summer months.
- Suitable for Any Occasion: Holidays, brunch, lunch, dinner, etc.
If you want more desserts you should check out Chocolate Banana Cake, Strawberry Tiramisu, and Strawberry Shortcake.
🧾Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and gives the ice cream a soft, smooth, creamy, and scoopable texture. It also helps to stabilize and thicken the mixture.
- Dark Chocolate: Gives the ice cream its rich and intense chocolate flavor and adds to the creamy texture. You can substitute dark chocolate for milk chocolate.
- Double Cream: Gives the creamy, smooth, and velvety texture, body, and flavor to the ice cream.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream
This step by step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1: Place the sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan.
2: Heat the condensed milk in the saucepan on low-medium heat, stirring frequently until hot. Then, remove from heat.
3: Dice the dark chocolate into small pieces and transfer them to a bowl.
4: Pour hot condensed milk over dark chocolate, let sit for 4 minutes, then stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
5: Using an electric mixer, beat double cream in a large bowl for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6: Gently combine the melted dark chocolate mixture with the whipped cream by folding until well-mixed.
7: Transfer the dark chocolate mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm yet easily scoopable, at least 2 hours.
📖Variations
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Mix chunks of homemade or store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough into the chocolate ice cream.
- Mint Chocolate Chip: Fold in chopped mint chocolate or add a few drops of peppermint extract to the chocolate ice cream. The refreshing mint flavor with rich chocolate is a classic favorite.
- Rocky Road: Mix in chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts), mini marshmallows, and chocolate chunks to the chocolate ice cream base.
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Swirl creamy peanut butter into the chocolate ice cream base before freezing.
- Salted Caramel Chocolate: Drizzle salted caramel sauce into the chocolate ice cream base and gently swirl it with a spoon or spatula.
- Cherry Chocolate Chunk: Fold in chopped fresh or frozen cherries and dark chocolate chunks to the chocolate ice cream base. The sweet-tartness of the cherries complements the rich chocolate flavor perfectly.
🍽 How to Serve
In Bowls or Cones: Scoop generous portions of the chocolate ice cream into bowls or crispy cones for a classic and simple presentation.
As a Sundae: Create indulgent ice cream sundaes by layering the chocolate ice cream with toppings in a tall glass or sundae dish. Drizzle with sauces and finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry on top for the perfect finishing touch.
In Ice Cream Sandwiches: Sandwich scoops of chocolate ice cream between two cookies, brownies, or slices of cake to make delicious ice cream sandwiches. Check my Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches.
In Milkshakes or Floats: Blend the chocolate ice cream with milk to create creamy milkshakes, or combine it with soda for a refreshing ice cream float. Add whipped cream and a straw for a fun and nostalgic treat.
With Dessert Accompaniments: Serve the chocolate ice cream alongside complementary desserts such as warm brownies or apple crisps, for a decadent dessert experience.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Cold Double Cream: For a better ice cream shape, the double cream needs to be cold. Keep it in the fridge until you need to use it. Cold double cream helps to whip up faster.
Whip the Cream to Stiff Peaks: When whipping the double cream (heavy cream), whip it until stiff peaks form. This ensures that the ice cream base will have enough structure and air incorporated for a creamy texture.
Fold Carefully: When combining the whipped cream with the condensed milk and melted chocolate, fold gently to avoid deflating the whipped cream. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until they are fully combined.
Don't Overmix the Chocolate Mixture with the Double Cream: Mix all ingredients until just combined and smooth. If you overmix the chocolate mixture with the whipped cream, it will become runny and lose its fluffiness.
Freeze Properly: Transfer the mixed ice cream into a freezer-safe container and cover it tightly with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent ice crystals from forming. Place it in the coldest part of your freezer for even freezing.
Thawing: Allow the ice cream to set at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, for easier scooping.
Make and Eat on the Same Day: It is the best served the day it is made.
Storage: Transfer and store the ice cream in an airtight container and freeze until solid around 2 hours.
Freezing: Freeze the ice cream in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks to avoid crystallization.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Chocolate ice cream is made of chocolate, cream, and condensed milk, mixed and frozen to create a creamy and indulgent dessert.
No-churn ice cream is a type of homemade ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream machine for preparation, typically made by folding whipped cream into a mixture of condensed milk and flavorings before freezing.
Your homemade ice cream may be icy due to excess water content or inadequate freezing, causing ice crystals to form and resulting in a less creamy texture.
Your homemade ice cream may be excessively hard due to a higher ratio of sugar or fat, as well as insufficient air incorporation during churning, causing it to freeze into a dense texture.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Ice Cream with Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 380 ml Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 280 g Dark Chocolate
- 600 ml Double Cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, put the sweetened condensed milk.
- Put the saucepan on low-medium heat and warm the condensed milk for a few minutes, stirring often, until it is hot. Remove from the heat.
- Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl.
- Pour the hot condensed milk over the dark chocolate, leave for 4 minutes and then stir to combine until the dark chocolate has melted and all lumps are gone.
- In a large bowl, beat the double cream for 3 minutes using an electric whisk until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold the melted dark chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the dark chocolate mixture into a freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 2 hrs until firm but scoopable.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Chocolate ice cream is the BEST! Deep, rich flavor and so creamy. This is my forever favorite.