3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

This homemade chocolate ice cream is so delicious and only requires 3 ingredients and no eggs and no ice cream maker

Ingredients

  • heavy whipping cream

    16oz or 473ml

    2 c
  • can of sweetened condensed milk

    396g

    14 oz
  • unsweetened cocoa powder

    50g

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the heavy cream to a large bowl and beat/mix until you have stiff peaks.

  2. 2

    Add all the sweetened condensed milk to a separate bowl along with the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Fold the sweetened condensed milk mixture with the whipped cream using a spatula until there are no streaks of white anymore. Don't use a mixer or whisk!

  4. 4

    The ice cream base is ready. Pour it into a container that is freezer safe. Place plastic wrap on top so it touches the ice cream. Put a lid on if you have it.

  5. 5

    Freeze for 4 to 6 hours until firm or even overnight. Set it out for a few minutes to soften before serving. Enjoy!

3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

366 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of a wonderfully rich and sweet chocolate treat that’s effortless to make? This 3-ingredient chocolate ice cream delivers on all fronts, promising a homemade dessert experience without the need for an ice cream maker or any eggs.

What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible simplicity, creating a delicious and easy dessert with minimal fuss. By combining just heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder, you bypass the complexity of traditional methods, making homemade ice cream accessible to everyone. It's a testament to how fantastic flavors can come from the fewest ingredients.

Prepare for an intensely chocolatey experience that’s both cold and sweet, with a velvety smooth texture you'd expect from a high-end scoop shop. Each spoonful offers a delightful richness that satisfies any dessert craving, feeling incredibly indulgent. You'll be amazed at the depth of flavor achieved with so few ingredients, delivering a truly frozen delight that tastes like it took hours, but only requires 10 minutes of prep.

While perfect as is, you can easily adapt this chocolate ice cream. For a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder. A splash of vanilla extract would also enhance the existing flavors beautifully. For added texture and excitement, stir in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even a swirl of caramel sauce after the base is ready.

Serve this delightful dessert in bowls or cones for a perfect end to any meal, or as a special afternoon treat. Its inherent richness makes it a satisfying stand-alone dessert.

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