Description
Indulge in the ultimate frozen treat with German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream, a delightful blend of rich chocolate ice cream and velvety homemade German chocolate cake frosting. This no-bake dessert brings the beloved flavors of traditional German chocolate cake into a creamy, cool form, making it perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to birthday parties. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this decadent ice cream that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy the luxurious taste while savoring the convenience of a no-bake recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 ounces German chocolate (or semisweet)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup German chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 cup cream with cocoa powder until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped chocolate until smooth, then add remaining cream.
- In the same saucepan, warm milk, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Beat egg yolks; slowly whisk in warm milk, then return to saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 170°F), then strain into the chocolate mixture.
- Stir in vanilla and cool in an ice bath or refrigerate until cold.
- Prepare German chocolate frosting if making from scratch.
- Churn chilled mixture in an ice cream maker and fold in frosting before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Ice Cream
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg