Leopard Ice Cream No Ice Cream Maker Needed
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with Leopard Ice Cream—no ice cream maker required! This eye-catching, creamy dessert combines a velvety vanilla base with rich chocolate and luscious caramel to create a stunning leopard-print design that’s as fun to make as it is delicious to eat. Crafted using just a handful of simple ingredients like heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder, this no-churn recipe is perfect for a creative weekend project or an impressive dinner party finale. The clever use of piping bags makes it easy to form the striking animal-print layers, while the freezer does all the hard work. Whether you're sharing it with friends or savoring it solo, this no-churn leopard ice cream is guaranteed to be a show-stopping dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate (melted)
- 3 pieces Food-safe piping bags
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer or a whisk until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix just until incorporated.
Divide the mixture into three separate bowls: one for the vanilla base, one for the chocolate (cocoa powder added), and one for the caramel (caramel sauce added).
To the second bowl, sift in the cocoa powder and gently mix until fully blended to create the chocolate layer. Set aside.
To the third bowl, stir in the caramel sauce and mix thoroughly to create the caramel layer.
Spoon the vanilla base into the first piping bag and set it aside. Fill the second piping bag with the chocolate mixture, and the third piping bag with the caramel mixture.
Take a freezer-safe loaf pan or container and begin the leopard pattern: pipe small dots of chocolate and caramel mixtures in a random pattern along the bottom of the container. Use the vanilla mixture to fill in the gaps.
Repeat layering — adding dots of chocolate and caramel on top of the vanilla layer each time — until all the mixtures are used up. Ensure the design looks random and leopard-like.
Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon if needed. Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
Freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
To serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy the creamy, artistic dessert with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.6 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 814 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1168 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1763 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
