Hot Chocolate Ice Cream only has 5 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed. It is a decadent milk chocolate mixture and even has marshmallows.
This ice cream recipe is perfect to satisfy your craving for hot chocolate when it’s too hot. This frozen treat is a delicious blend of whipped cream and chocolate plus a few more ingredients.
It tastes similar to a frozen hot chocolate recipe but with an ice cream texture. You can even top with whipped cream when serving it to everyone. If you love this flavor, also try Hot Chocolate Popcorn.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- No Churn Ice Cream. You do not need an ice cream maker for this recipe.
- Only 5 Ingredients. It is super easy with only a few ingredients needed.
- So much chocolate taste. The flavor is delicious with the best chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- Heavy Whipping Cream. It needs to be cold.
- Vanilla extract. Always use pure vanilla extract.
- Hot chocolate mix. You can use any brand you love.
- Sweetened condensed milk. This gives the ice cream a creamy and sweet base.
- Mini marshmallows. The miniature size is perfect in this recipe.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Mexican Hot Chocolate. Add a dash of chili powder and cinnamon to the hot chocolate mixture. This will give you all the tasty flavors of Mexican Frozen Hot Cocoa.
- Espresso Flavor. For an intense coffee flavor, add 2 to 3 teaspoon of expresso powder.
- Dark Chocolate. If you want a richer chocolate flavor, try using dark chocolate hot cocoa mix or add a cup of mini chocolate chips to your ice cream mixture
- Peppermint Flavor. Around the holidays, it might be fun to add a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the mixture. You can also add crushed candy canes or peppermint candy.
How to Make Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Step 1. Combine the cream and hot chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat until stiff peaks form.
Step 2. Next, add the sweetened condensed milk and mini marshmallows. Use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together.
Step 3. Once combined, pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the ice cream to freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
Step 4. Serve and enjoy!
Storage
You can store this ice cream in the loaf pan or in an airtight container for about 2 months in the freezer. After that, it will lose its creamy texture and consistency. We eat this ice cream pretty fast so it never makes it that long!
Place a layer of wax paper directly on the ice cream as well. This will help to prevent ice crystals from forming. This just helps to ensure freshness.
Pro Tips
- Marshmallow Bits. If you have access to the small jet puff marshmallow bits, they make a great topping on this ice cream.
- Richer Chocolate Flavor. We used 3 hot chocolate packets for this recipe, which comes out to about ⅓ cup of mix. For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use an extra packet or use about ½ cup of hot cocoa mix.
- Mini Marshmallows. Mini marshmallows are easier to distribute evenly throughout the ice cream. It is also important to note that the marshmallow will not freeze solid.
- Make sure everything is cold. From the bowl to the heavy cream, it will all result in better ice cream if it’s cold.
FAQs
Yes, you certainly can substitute homemade hot chocolate mix in this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite recipe. We love this easy homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with cocoa powder.
The flavor is very similar in both. However, Frozen Hot Chocolate that is popular at Serendipity in NYC is a drink. This recipe is ice cream.
They have different textures but similar flavors.
More Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
- No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
- Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream
- Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
Go ahead and try this delicious recipe. Then please leave a comment. I love to hear from you!
Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 packages of hot chocolate mix about ⅓ cup
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla, and hot chocolate mix. Use an electric hand mixer to whip the cream into stiff, free-standing peaks.
- Once the cream begins to form stiff peaks, add the sweetened condensed milk and mini marshmallows. Use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture to a 9×5 inch loaf pan or glass dish and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the ice cream to freeze for 6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
