Description
Who knew homemade ice cream could be this easy? 🍫🍌 This Chocolate Banana Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and made with just a few simple ingredients—no ice cream maker needed! Perfect for beginners, this frozen treat is naturally sweet and full of chocolatey goodness. Whether you’re craving a guilt-free dessert or just love the combo of chocolate and banana, this is a must-try! Ready to scoop up some deliciousness? 😋❄️ #ChocolateBananaIceCream #NoChurnDessert #EasyTreats #FrozenDelight #BeginnerFriendly #HealthyIndulgence #HomemadeGoodness #SweetAndCreamy #IceCreamLovers #SimpleAndDelicious
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chocolate milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 banana, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons rum extract (can be reduced to 1 teaspoon)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (can be reduced to 1 teaspoon)
- 1 cup prepared whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate
- Fill a medium-sized pot with about an inch of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Place a heatproof bowl over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- Add the chocolate milk and chocolate chips to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2: Blend the Ice Cream Base
- In a stand mixer or blender, combine the melted chocolate mixture, banana, rum extract, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and fully combined, ensuring that the banana is completely pureed.
Step 3: Fold in the Whipped Cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the light and airy texture of the whipped cream.
- Continue folding until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 4: Freeze the Ice Cream
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a metal or plastic container. Metal containers freeze the mixture faster, but plastic works just as well.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the ice cream to set properly.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer a few minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Notes
- How to Tell When It’s Ready: The ice cream should be firm yet scoopable. If it’s too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Preventing Ice Crystals: Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream before freezing helps prevent ice crystals from forming.
- For a Softer Texture: Stirring the ice cream every hour during the freezing process can help break up ice crystals, resulting in a creamier texture.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- Make it Dairy-Free: Replace chocolate milk with almond or coconut milk and use coconut cream instead of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes