Description
Delicious homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Bars made with rich cocoa and creamy dairy, coated in a smooth chocolate shell. Perfect for a refreshing summer treat with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- Crushed nuts
- Sprinkles
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Freeze Ice Cream Bars: Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into popsicle molds and insert sticks. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Make Chocolate Coating: Melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Coat Ice Cream Bars: Remove the frozen bars from molds by running warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds. Quickly dip each ice cream bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Add Toppings & Set: Immediately sprinkle optional crushed nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt on the coated bars before the chocolate sets. Place bars on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes to firm up the chocolate coating.
- Serve: Enjoy your chocolate ice cream bars chilled right after the final freeze.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute full-fat coconut milk for the cream and milk.
- Swirl in peanut butter, caramel, or crushed cookies before freezing for added flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer coating.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the freezer to prevent ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
