No-Churn Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream
A rich, creamy ice cream made with minimal ingredients and no machine required, studded with fudge bits. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge bits
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- Step 2: Gently fold in 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chocolate fudge bits, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
- Step 3: Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and freeze at least 6 hours or until firm before serving.







