3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream (No Machine Needed)
This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream is a rich, creamy, no-churn dessert made with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder. No machine required—just mix, freeze, and enjoy homemade chocolate ice cream in hours!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 quart (32 oz)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn / Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Make Chocolate Base: In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder until smooth and fully combined.
- Fold Together: Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, seal with a lid, and freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping. Dip your scoop in hot water for clean servings.
Notes
- Press plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Both Dutch-processed and natural cocoa powder work well in this recipe.
- Keep any mix-ins small for the smoothest texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
