Description
Indulge in these creamy ice cream bars that are easy to make at home. With a rich, velvety texture and customizable mix-ins, these frozen treats are perfect for a refreshing dessert on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or fruit puree
For Dipping (Optional):
- 1 cup melted chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- popsicle sticks
- silicone or paper molds
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the Base: In a separate bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in the whipped cream gently until fully combined and fluffy.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in chocolate chips, fruit puree, or other mix-ins if desired.
- Freeze: Spoon the mixture into molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Dip in Chocolate: For a chocolate coating, mix melted chocolate with coconut oil, dip the frozen bars, and return to the freezer to set for 10 minutes.
Notes
- For flavor variety, try almond extract, crushed cookies, peanut butter swirls, or fresh berries.
- Store ice cream bars in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
