Make Your Own Chocolate Ice Cream in Baggies
Indulge in the magic of making your own chocolate ice cream with just a few simple ingredients and no special equipment! This fun and engaging "Make Your Own Chocolate Ice Cream in Baggies" recipe transforms heavy cream, cocoa powder, and a touch of sugar into a creamy frozen treat—you’ll only need two resealable plastic bags and a bit of elbow grease. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this no-churn dessert comes together in just 10 minutes, using a clever ice-and-salt technique to freeze the mixture. The result is rich, velvety chocolate ice cream that you can scoop into bowls or enjoy right from the bag. Whether you're hosting a DIY dessert night, entertaining children, or simply craving a quick, homemade indulgence, this recipe is a fun, hands-on way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 0.5 cup Rock salt (or coarse sea salt)
- 1 piece Gallon-sized resealable plastic bag
- 1 piece Quart-sized resealable plastic bag
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar and cocoa powder have dissolved completely.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture into the quart-sized resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag carefully, removing as much air as possible to prevent leaks.
3. Fill the gallon-sized resealable plastic bag halfway with ice cubes and add the rock salt (or coarse sea salt).
4. Place the sealed quart-sized bag with the chocolate mixture into the gallon-sized bag, ensuring it is surrounded by ice. Seal the gallon-sized bag tightly.
5. Shake the bags vigorously for about 7-10 minutes, or until the chocolate mixture thickens into a creamy ice cream consistency. You may need to wear oven mitts or wrap the bag in a towel, as the bags will get very cold.
6. Once the ice cream has fully thickened, carefully remove the quart-sized bag from the larger bag. Wipe off any salt or ice from the outside of the bag before opening it to prevent salt water from mixing with the ice cream.
7. Scoop the homemade chocolate ice cream into bowls or enjoy it directly from the bag with a spoon!
8. Serve immediately for the best texture and enjoy your homemade treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 46608 mg | 2026% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
