No churn chocolate ice cream yields a creamy, smooth ice cream with no ice cream machine required. Add some toffee, chocolate chips or other add ins to change up the flavors!
Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly mixed into the mixture, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Cover and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use.
To Make the Ice Cream
Pour the heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl and beat on high until light and fluffy. Use a spatula to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl, making sure all the heavy cream is whipped and incorporated. Set aside.
Pour sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into a large bowl and stir to combine. Gently fold a small amount of the whipped cream into the mixture. Be careful not to over mix. We want everything to be light, fluffy and airy! Add the rest of the whipped cream and fold into the mixture until thoroughly combined.
Pour half of the whipped cream mixture into a 9”x5” loaf pan, spreading into an even layer. Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup over the layer and spread ⅓ cup of the toffee bits evenly across the top.
Spoon the remaining whipped cream mixture on top and spread until smooth. Repeat process described above with the remaining chocolate syrup and toffee.
Insert a butter knife into the mixture at one end of the loaf pan and pull it back and forth across the length of the pan to incorporate the chocolate and toffee throughout. Cover with plastic wrap and gently press it across the top to remove any air bubbles. Place in the freezer for a minimum of four hours, or preferably, overnight.
Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to soften. To serve, scoop into individual bowls and top with additional chocolate sauce and toffee bits, if you'd like!
Tip: Prepare the chocolate syrup in advance to allow it enough time to cool before using in this recipe.Other Add In ideas:Rocky Road with marshmallows and almonds.Cookies and candy like chopped Oreos, Snickers, Thin Mint Cookies, cookie dough.Chips - mint, dark chocolate, white chocolate (+ macademia nuts!), butterscotch, peanut butter
Notes
Tip: Prepare the chocolate syrup in advance to allow it enough time to cool before using in this recipe.Other Add In ideas:Rocky Road with marshmallows and almonds.Cookies and candy like chopped Oreos, Snickers, Thin Mint Cookies, cookie dough.Chips - mint, dark chocolate, white chocolate (+ macademia nuts!), butterscotch, peanut butter