Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, a homemade frozen treat that combines rich chocolate ice cream with a crispy chocolate coating. Perfect for a refreshing dessert on a hot day or a sweet indulgence any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 wooden popsicle sticks
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar, cocoa, and salt. Heat until warm, not boiling. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate. Cool and freeze.
- Freeze in Molds: Transfer mixture to a pan, freeze until thickened. Scoop into molds, insert sticks, freeze until solid.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip frozen bars in chocolate, let set on parchment paper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or crushed cookies on the chocolate coating before it sets.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
