Loaded Chocolate Ice Cream

Got it — let’s build a Loaded Chocolate Ice Cream that’s rich, creamy, and packed with all kinds of chocolatey add-ins 🍫🍦✨

🍨 Loaded Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients

Base:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Mix-ins (choose your favorites or go crazy!):

• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

• 1 cup brownie chunks (or chocolate cake pieces)

• ½ cup crushed Oreos

• ½ cup chocolate-covered candies (M&Ms, malt balls, etc.)

• Chocolate fudge or ganache swirl

Instructions

1. Make the chocolate base:

   • In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and milk over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.

   • Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.

   • Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Chill mixture at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. Churn:

   • Pour chilled base into your ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy.

3. Load it up:

   • Transfer half the churned ice cream into a container. Layer in mix-ins (brownie chunks, chips, cookies, candies).

   • Drizzle fudge/ganache, then add the rest of the ice cream. Repeat with more mix-ins. Swirl gently with a spoon.

4. Freeze:

   • Cover and freeze at least 4 hours (best overnight) for scoopable texture.

✨ Serving ideas:

• Top with whipped cream, hot fudge, and sprinkles for a sundae.

• Sandwich between cookies for loaded ice cream sandwiches.

• Scoop into a waffle cone and drizzle with caramel for sweet contrast.

Do you want me to also put together a no-churn version (no ice cream maker, just whipped cream + sweetened condensed milk + chocolate), or keep it classic churned?