Chocolate and ice cream are music to my ears. Combine the two and you have one of the best culinary combinations. These homemade ice cream bars are incredible. If you like chocolate and you like ice cream you will love these!
Growing up I ate a lot of ice cream bars. All different kinds, but I think my favorite is the classic vanilla ice cream bars dipped in a thin layer of chocolate. And this recipe is very versatile. You can make a ton of different combinations of ice cream and chocolate. It is a great summer activity to do with the kids!
Homemade ice cream bars are incredibly easy to make, if I can do it, you can do it. Let鈥檚 get started!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 473ml
- 1 14- oz can of sweetened condensed milk 396g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
- 2 cups chocolate chips or bars semi-sweet, milk, dark, etc.
- 1/4 cup of oil canola, olive, coconut, etc.
- Nuts coconut flakes, sprinkles, etc. (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl mix together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and optional vanilla extract.
Put the stick in the popsicle molds and then fill them up with the ice cream base. Freeze the ice cream base for 4 to 8 hours or even overnight, so they get nice and firm.
Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt using bursts of 30 seconds and then stirring until melted. Or use the double boiler method on the stovetop. Add oil to thin out the chocolate so it is nice and runny. Pour the chocolate into a tall glass.
Remove a few bars from the molds, keep the rest in the freezer, and dip in the chocolate. Allow the excess to drizzle off. The chocolate should firm up within 15 seconds or so. Place them on a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Then repeat with more bars.
If you want toppings like nuts, coconut flakes, etc. After you dip the ice cream bar in chocolate and let the excess drain off, quickly dip in the toppings. Then place on the pan.
Back into the freezer, they go for an hour or so to firm up again. Then you can serve them. Enjoy!
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