No-churn Chocolate Ice cream made with only 3 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed. Creamy and with the most intense chocolate flavor, it’s a must for summer!
Last year, I spent the whole summer making batch after batch of no-churn ice creams. I am sure my waist hated me for it but it sure was fun coming up with different ice cream combinations.
I was so obsessed with making my own ice cream at home, my freezer was stacked high with all sorts of flavors all summer long. Here are few of the frozen treats I made you might want to try:
No-Churn Ice Cream Flavors
- No-churn Cookies and Cream
- Two Ingredient Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
- NO-churn Coffee Brickle Ice Cream
- Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream
The whole process is so easy, there’s no churning required and no ice cream maker needed. Just beat the whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk to stiff peaks, fold in your favorite add-ins, and freeze the mixture for a few hours until firm.
Tips on How to Make Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
- Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to rid of clumps and stir with the condensed milk to evenly distribute before adding the heavy cream.
- Use a heavy cream with at least 30% milk fat content for sturdy foam and better peaks.
- To whip up to maximum volume, the heavy cream and condensed milk need to very cold. It will also help to chill the bowl and the beaters in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Start beating the cream at low speed to build smaller bubbles for a stable foam. When the mixture begins to thicken, increase the speed to medium and continue to beat until you reach stiff peaks.
- Do not overbeat the whipped cream or the fat in the mixture will separate from the liquid and will turn into, well, butter. You know you’ve reached stiff peaks when the cream is thick and heavy and clings to the beaters. To check, turn the whisk up. The peaks should hold up proudly and should point straight up without collapsing.
- The lighter and airy the whipped cream, the silkier the ice cream. Add your favorite add-ins in thirds and fold in gently with a flexible spatula to prevent the whipped cream from deflating.
- Press down plastic wrap gently on the entire surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming. Store the ice cream container at the back part of the freezer where the temperature is at its coldest and most consistent as fluctuations in temperature can result in a grainy texture.
Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, I am excited to get back on my summer addiction and add this no-churn chocolate ice cream to our growing list.
Rich, creamy and with the most intense chocolate flavor, this homemade chocolate ice cream is a whole lot better and cheaper than store-bought. You get a delicious treat everyone will love with only three ingredients.
Flavors and Mix-ins to Add to No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
- After whipping the heavy cream and condensed milk to stiff peaks, gently fold in toasted almonds and mini marshmallows for your very own homemade Rocky Road.
- Swirl in fudge or caramel sauce for beautiful ribbons of flavor.
- Toss in brownie chunks or semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch or two of chili powder along with the cocoa powder for a Mexican twist!
Watch the Video and See How Easy it is to Make
No-churn Chocolate Ice cream made with only 3 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed. Creamy and with the most intense chocolate flavor, it's a must for summer!
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, very cold
- 3/4 cup quality cocoa powder
- 2 cups heavy cream, very cold
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In a large bowl, combine condensed milk and sifted cocoa powder. Stir together until cocoa powder is well dispersed and there are no lumps.
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Add heavy cream. Using a hand mixer at low speed, beat the mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat for about 3 to 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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Transfer mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover with plastic film, lightly pressing film on the surface of cream mixture (this is to prevent ice crystals from forming).
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Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve frozen.
I just love recipes like this. Thank you so much for sharing it!!
Thank you!
I am always looking for no-churn ice cream ideas!
Hope you give it a try!
This looks so refreshing!
Thank you!
This was so delicious! I could have eaten it before I froze it (yes, I licked the beaters!). I used Dutch processed cocoa as I had it on hand. It’s a keeper!
I am glad you liked it! If you love caramel flavor, you’ll love this one https://www.onionringsandthings.com/two-ingredient-dulce-de-leche-ice-cream/. Enjoy!
I have a local chocolate tablet. Can I use that instead of chocolate powder? If so, how? ???
Do you mean a chocolate bar? I’ve never tried it with this recipe so I really don’t how to do the substitution 🙁
I didn’t know it was that easy to make it! I need to try it. Thanks!
It’s so easy to make, you’ll be amazed how good it tastes 🙂
Nothing more delicious than chocolate ice cream! Never knew it was so easy to make at home! YUM!
It’s the ultimate comfort food 🙂
Homemade ice cream is always a great choice. Been a while since I’ve made some but your pics and recipe are enticing, I think I will give it a shot.
Give this a try, especially this season! You will enjoy it ?
Is that unsweetened cocoa powder?
Yes, I used unsweetened cocoa powder 🙂
I’m not a huge ice cream fan but this looks delicious! Might have to try for my hubby.
Thanks, Tiara! I hope he likes it!
Omg this really looks tempting and I love to try this, I love homemade Ice cream. Glad you share this with us
Thanks, Angela. I hope you give it a try 🙂
this sounds easy enough and good. i’ll have to try this out.
Thank you, Katrina! It is simple and delicious!
Home made chocolate ice cream is my weak spot. With a little milk poured over it, it make great shakes!
What a great idea, Scott. I still have a small container left, will try it out and enjoy some milkshakes today.
Oh my goodness this sounds so much fun to make! My kids would love to add in marshmallows!
Thanks, Angela! This will be a hit to the kids!
This ice cream looks easy to make. Hmm … I think I found a new recurrent summer project for my fifteen-year-old son. LOL You like ice cream so much? Well, guess what? You can make your own! I’m pinning this for him.
Lol! That sounds like a good plan!
This looks super delicious. I’ve just saved the recipe as I promised the kids a tasty treat yesterday and I think they’d love this 🙂
Louise x
That’s exciting! They are going to love this!