Easy no churn chocolate ice cream is made with only 4 simple ingredients! It’s a rich, creamy homemade ice cream perfect for summer and no ice cream maker is needed.
During the summer we love to make frozen desserts from s’mores ice cream, to ice cream sandwich cake and this mud pie recipe!
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No Churn Chocolate Milk Ice Cream
Easy no churn chocolate ice cream is a delicious homemade ice cream that can be prepared with just a four ingredients including cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate milk, and cream.
It’s then frozen until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency, no fancy kitchen tools are even required like an ice cream maker! The result is a smooth and rich chocolate dessert that satisfies any sweet tooth.
During the summer we love to make this ice cream with chocolate milk! We also use leftover Greek yogurt for these homemade popsicles. I love when recipes are so easy that even my kids can make it.
No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream or whipping cream can be used in this no churn ice cream.
- Sweetened condensed milk. This adds the sweet taste to your homemade chocolate ice cream. Find this shelf stable milk in the baking aisle.
- Chocolate milk. Homemade chocolate ice cream using chocolate milk adds the best rich chocolate flavor in my opinion.
- Cocoa powder. Double the chocolate taste by adding some additional cocoa powder. I use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Tips + Variations
- Chill the bowl and beaters. Stick your bowl and beaters in the freezer about 10 minutes before getting started. You want them COLD so that the stiff peak will form faster when mixing.
- Full fat ingredients. Using full fat milk, heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk makes all the difference. Trust me, it’s worth the indulgent! It helps makes the texture super creamy with a deliciously rich flavor.
- Freezing time. This ice cream takes about 4 to 5 hours to firm up into a scoop-able consistency, so make sure to plan the freezing time into your schedule if you’re hosting an event!
- Soften. Before enjoying, let it soften a bit on the counter before scooping. It also helps to run your ice cream scoop under hot water before using.
- Vanilla version. If you prefer a vanilla flavor, try this easy no churn ice cream with any type of mix-in you prefer.
- Berries: Add fresh berries like I do in my favorite strawberry ice cream.
- Ice cream maker. If you’re looking for more of a traditional recipe try my homemade ice cream recipe for ice cream maker.
Favorite Mix-In’s to Add
You can enjoy it plain, or add different mix-in’s. Start with about 1/2 cup of any of the below, then add more if desired. Crushed Oreo’s are our favorite…my kids LOVE them!
- Crushed Oreo’s
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed Reese’s
- Crushed M&M’s
- Edible cookie dough pieces
- Homemade brownie pieces
- Sprinkles
How to Store Chocolate Ice Cream
I love pouring the mixture into a bread loaf pan to store. I find it’s the perfect size and makes scooping extra easy! However any 9×9″ pan or 2-quart container will work. Just make sure to cover tightly with plastic wrap if using a loaf pan to avoid any freezer burn. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Yes! It’s very creamy and has a velvety texture from the whipping cream. Whipped cream is what makes this frozen treat so creamy!
Stored covered near the back of the freezer it can last a few months. That is if it doesn’t get eaten first. If ice crystals start to form, it’s time to toss the ice cream.
You should get roughly 5-6 cups of homemade chocolate ice cream. The recipe will serve 12, but that really depends on how big your chocolate craving is!
Sure! If you would like to, you can! The beauty of this recipe is that you do not an ice cream maker, though! If you decide to use it, I would only churn it for 10-15 minutes to avoid ice crystals forming.
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Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy cream , 2 cups
- 1 cup chocolate milk
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional mix in's (start with 1/2 cup): crushed OREO's, Reese's, M&M's
Instructions
- In a large chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream on high speed until a peak has formed (about 3-5 minutes). Once a peak forms, slowly add in the chocolate milk with the beaters still running.
- Fold in the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder and any mix in’s.
- Pour into a 9×9" pan or 2 quart container. Freeze until set (about 4 to 5 hours). Allow to soften slightly on the counter. Scoop and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 4th of July, 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Chocolate, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Frozen Desserts, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Ice cream is my family’s weakness!! We love it so much! This is way cheaper & we can make all different kinds, so it’s a win win! Making a bunch!
This couldn’t be any easier to make!! Fool proof & enjoyed by the whole family! We will be making it all summer!
My new favorite! Thanks a lot for sharing your chocolate ice cream recipe! Really helpful and easy to follow! Loved it!
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I can’t wait to try this. My husband and I are very fond of coffee ice cream and mocha (chocolate and coffee) ice cream. Did you ever try adding coffee to your chocolate ice cream? Thanks so much for sharing. We love your recipes!
Hi Suzanne! I haven’t tried adding coffee to my chocolate ice cream, but I bet it would work well to fold in some instant espresso as your “mix-in”.
DELICIOUS!
All I can say is YUM! My kids go crazy for this ice cream!
Perfect for summer! My kids loved it!
Oh my gosh that looks incredible!
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This looks amazing! Just pinned it — I’m all about the no churn. We have an ice cream maker but laziness wins and I never dust it off. Plus my boys could definitely help make this one!
We are the same way, I hardly ever pull out our ice cream maker! Hope you enjoy this easy ice cream recipe!
You had me at chocolate! Looks like my kind of dessert!
This is such an amazing summer treat! I can never say no to this!
It looks superb. Perfect for the summer!
My daughters love to whip up homemade ice cream! They will love this recipe!
I love chocolate ice cream! Definitely making this!
Such great ways to enjoy summer! Love these ice cream!
This looks delicious!!! Do you think it would still work in an ice am maker?
Hi Rachel! I haven’t tried it, but it should work! :)
I love making different types of ice cream, year round. Thanks for an original chocolate ice cream recipe.