Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

These creamy homemade chocolate ice cream bars are rich, smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for summer treats, parties, or quick frozen desserts!

Prep Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 6 hours or overnight
  • Total Time: About 6 hours

Makes

8–10 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup melted milk chocolate
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Coating

  • Melted chocolate
  • Crushed nuts
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Mixture

In a large bowl whisk together:

  • sweetened condensed milk
  • cocoa powder
  • vanilla
  • melted chocolate
  • salt

Mix until smooth.

2. Whip the Cream

In another bowl whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Fold gently into the chocolate mixture.

3. Fill the Mold

Pour mixture into:

  • popsicle molds
  • loaf pan
  • silicone bar molds

Smooth the top.

4. Freeze

Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully firm.

5. Optional Chocolate Coating

Dip frozen bars into melted chocolate for a crunchy shell.

Let set for 1–2 minutes.

Tips

  • Use dark chocolate for richer flavor.
  • Add crushed Oreos or nuts for texture.
  • Run molds under warm water for easy release.

Storage

  • Keep frozen up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

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