Description
These homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Bars combine creamy, rich chocolate ice cream with a smooth, hard chocolate shell for a perfect frozen treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are ideal for summer and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Other
- Wooden sticks
- Optional toppings (chopped nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it is warm and the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Freeze in Molds: Pour the cooled mixture into popsicle molds, insert wooden sticks into each mold, and place them in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully frozen.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: Once the bars are frozen, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips together with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or using a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Coat the Bars: Remove the frozen bars from the molds and quickly dip each bar into the melted chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the Chocolate Shell: Return the coated bars to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to harden.
- Serve: Serve the chocolate ice cream bars directly from the freezer for a refreshing dessert treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk in place of heavy cream and dairy-free chocolate chips for coating.
- Keep the bars frozen until ready to serve to maintain the texture and coating.
