The sweetest way to celebrate the day is with a bowl filled with homemade ice cream. Try this recipe for Ben & Jerry’s copycat chocolate ice cream for something truly special!
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I could skip the Instant Pot. I could ditch the fancy blender. But don’t take away my ice cream machine.
Dessert is a big deal around here. Dessert is the only thing that stands between me and veganism. It’s my favorite meal of the day, and I spend a lot of time baking treats, dreaming of sweets, and finding the best spots in town.
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So when a friend offered this recipe to share with you, I know you and I both needed it!!
Ben & Jerry’s are known for pretty spectacular flavors. You can definitely attack a pint and end up lost in a world of creamy heaven. The best news: you can make your own copycat verson of the iconic chocolate flavor at home!
Ben & Jerry’s Copycat Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions:
- In a double bowler, melt chocolate over hot water until smooth. Slowly add the milk, whisking to combine. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs with electric mixer until light and foamy, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar and continuing mixing until blended.
- Add cream, vanilla, and salt, blending until combined. Stir in the chocolate mixture to the cream mixture.
- Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. In the Cuisinart Ice Cream 2 quart machine, this takes approximately 30 minutes to freeze into soft serve.
- For firmer ice cream, transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Make 1 quart liquid and about 1 ½ quart frozen.
Homemade ice cream is so much easier than you may think! If you can’t get yourself a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, try this recipe for a homemade copycat version.
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