The Very Best Simple Chocolate Ice Cream

A white bowl filled with scoops of simple chocolate ice cream with chunks, placed on a matching white saucer. A tray with more ice cream is in the background.

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5 from 10 votes

The Very Best Simple Chocolate Ice Cream

This best simple chocolate ice cream recipe is so easy to make! Just 4 ingredients and no ice cream machine needed!

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Prep Time10

Freeze6

Total Time6 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 690kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Stand Mixer
Large bowl
Freezer-safe container

Ingredients

14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla optional
1 cup chocolate syrup

Mix-Ins

2 king size chocolate candy bars, broken into bits optional
6 crushed Oreos optional
6 ounces chocolate chips optional
¼ cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions

With a mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until thick. Fold a cup of it into a bowl with the sweetened condensed milk, add chocolate syrup and optional vanilla and mix until smooth.
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups cold heavy cream, 1 cup chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Next, gently fold the rest of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy.
Next, pour half of the ice cream into a freezer safe container. Add half of the mix-in of your choice (if any), and use a spoon or a knife to swirl the mix-in together with the ice cream (optional).
2 king size chocolate candy bars, broken into bits, 6 crushed Oreos, 6 ounces chocolate chips, ¼ cup chopped nuts
Top with remaining ice cream, and then top that with the remaining mix-in.
Freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight. When it is time to serve, remove from freezer and let sit on the counter to soften for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Recipe FAQs

Can I use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer to make this ice cream?

Yes, you should be able to use a hand mixer to make this recipe.

How long can you keep homemade ice cream in the freezer?

If you store the ice cream in an air tight container, it should stay good in the freezer for about one month.

When should I add mix-ins to the ice cream?

Add the mix-ins at the very end, before you freeze the ice cream. If you’re adding in larger things like nuts, candy bars, etc., it’s a good idea to chop them up first so they’re not too hard to bite into when they’re frozen.

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