Ingredients

For the chocolate ice cream filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 150 g dark chocolate (melted & cooled)
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the chocolate coating:

• 250 g milk chocolate (or dark, your choice)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (for smooth coating)

 Instructions

1. Make the chocolate base

1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, cocoa powder, and half the sugar.
2. Heat on medium until warm (not boiling).

2. Prepare custard

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale.
2. Slowly pour warm mixture into yolks while whisking (tempering).
3. Return mixture to saucepan.

3. Cook the custard

• Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (coats back of spoon, ~170–175°F / 77–80°C).
• Do NOT boil.

4. Add chocolate

• Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
• Mix until smooth.

5. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (or overnight).

6. Churn & freeze

• Churn in ice cream maker until thick.
• Pour into molds or a lined tray. Insert sticks.
• Freeze 6–8 hours until solid.

7. Make chocolate coating

• Melt chocolate + coconut oil until smooth.

8. Coat the bars

• Remove frozen bars from molds.
• Dip quickly into melted chocolate.
• Let set on parchment paper (hardens in seconds).

 Storage

• Store in airtight container in freezer.
• Best within 2–3 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Per Bar, approx.)

(Based on 8 bars total)

• Calories: ~320–380 kcal
• Fat: 22–26 g
• Saturated fat: 13–16 g
• Carbohydrates: 28–32 g
• Sugar: 24–27 g
• Protein: 4–6 g

 Q&A

1. Can I make this without eggs?

Yes! Skip custard and mix:

• 2 cups cream + 1 can sweetened condensed milk + cocoa + melted chocolate
  Freeze directly (no churning needed).

2. No ice cream maker?

• Pour mixture into a tray
• Freeze and stir every 30–45 minutes (3–4 times)
• Then mold and freeze fully

3. How to make it softer/creamier?

• Add 1–2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
• Use higher-fat cream
• Avoid over-freezing uncovered

4. Chocolate coating cracking?

• Add more coconut oil
• Let bars sit 1 minute before dipping

5. Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes:

• Use coconut milk + almond milk
• Use dairy-free chocolate

6. Why is my ice cream icy?

• Not enough fat
• Not churned properly
• Frozen too slowly

7. Flavor variations

• Add peanut butter swirl
• Add crushed cookies
• Use white chocolate coating
• Add espresso powder for mocha flavor

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