Mounds Ice Cream
Indulge in the tropical decadence of homemade Mounds Ice Cream, a luscious dessert inspired by the iconic candy bar. This creamy coconut base, made with full-fat canned coconut milk and heavy cream, is perfectly sweetened and enriched with flakes of unsweetened shredded coconut for a texture-packed bite. The real magic happens when ribbons of melted dark chocolate, blended with a hint of coconut oil, are drizzled into the ice cream during churning, creating delightful chocolate chunks that contrast beautifully with the smooth coconut creaminess. With just 20 minutes of prep time and the help of an ice cream maker, this recipe is an easy yet impressive way to satisfy your cravings for a rich chocolate-and-coconut treat. Serve it in bowls, cones, or as a dreamy topping for your favorite desserts—this Mounds-inspired ice cream is sure to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves (approximately 5-7 minutes). Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
Once chilled, churn the coconut mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it has the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
While the ice cream is churning, prepare the chocolate mix-in. Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each session until fully smooth. Alternatively, melt them over a double boiler on the stovetop.
In the last few minutes of churning, slowly drizzle the melted chocolate into the ice cream mixture. The cold temperature will harden the chocolate instantly, creating small chocolate chunks throughout the ice cream.
Once the ice cream is fully churned, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 3-4 hours to firm up before serving.
Serve scooped in bowls, cones, or alongside your favorite dessert. Enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate and coconut in this homemade Mounds-inspired ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.4 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 230.6 g | 1153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 362 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.5 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 39.5 mg | 219% | |
| Potassium | 2638 mg | 56% | |
*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.
