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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Desserts

    No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks

    Published: July 21, 2019 | Last Modified: August 9, 2022 by Gail Ng | 14 Comments

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    This no-churn coffee ice cream is super creamy and studded with chocolate chunks. With only 4 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed, it's ridiculously easy to make.

    Three upside down ice cream cones

    This is the ultimate lazy girl recipe! In other words, my kind of recipe 100% of the time. This chocolate chunk ice cream recipe is so quick and easy with such a stellar result that even I have no excuse not to get up off my ass and make it, especially in the heat of summer.

    I got the best compliment from Marty the other day. Backstory: We often go out to one of our best local ice cream shops (or any other dessert place to grab a quick bubble tea or donut) and hand over $6 for one ice cream cone whenever we get the chance. That day, we were standing outside our car downtown, scrolling through our phones trying to find a dessert place to visit while we were in the area. After 5 minutes, he finally looked up and said "Why do we even go to these places anymore? You make better." And then I fainted from flattery.

    I have to say, I agree! Going out for dessert has slowly lost it's allure unless it's a special and unique flavour or something that I can't make at home. Why go out when I can make treats like this coffee ice cream that takes 15 minutes flat to whip up and a few hours waiting time?!

    Why make no-churn ice cream?

    I don't own an ice cream maker and most of you probably don't. That doesn't mean we can't make creamy ice cream that scoops just like a churned ice cream.

    No-churn ice creams are super easy. They don't require any cooking and the base of it is really only 2 ingredients (whipping cream and condensed milk). They're quick to whip up and don't involve any special tools.

    Ice cream scooper in a pint of coffee chocolate chunk ice cream

    How to make no-churn coffee ice cream with chocolate chunks

    To make this no-churn coffee ice cream, all you need to do is whip up some whipping cream with instant coffee or espresso powder until it reaches soft peaks and the coffee is thoroughly mixed and dissolved.

    With one hand, slowly drizzle in a can of condensed milk while folding it into the whipped cream with a spatula in the other hand. Fold until just combined. You don't want to deflate the whipped cream too much here.

    Add in some chopped chocolate chunks or any other mix-ins you prefer. Gently fold the chocolate into the mixture just a couple of times.

    Pour the ice cream mixture into a loaf tin and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze your coffee ice cream for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

    When you're ready to scoop out your beautiful luscious coffee ice cream, run an ice cream scoop under hot water before scooping.

    Overhead view of coffee ice cream cone on white plates

    Why you'll love this coffee ice cream recipe

    • It only needs 4 ingredients! It's 3 ingredients if you don't count the chocolate chunks that are added at the end.
    • There's no cooking involved unlike regular churned ice creams that are custard-based
    • No-churn means you don't need an ice cream maker or special equipment
    • The texture is nearly identical to a churned ice cream. Creamy, scoopable, textured, and melty!
    • It's very customizable. If you don't want chocolate chunks (but really who doesn't?), you can substitute them with nuts, cake pieces, crushed cookies, candy, or leave it plain.
    A bowl of coffee ice cream with upside down waffle cone

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    Three upside down waffle cone ice creams

    No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks

    Author: Gail Ng
    This no-churn coffee ice cream is super creamy and studded with dark chocolate chunks. With only 4 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed, it's the ultimate lazy girl recipe.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Freezing Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Yield 1 loaf tin
    Category Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 600 mL whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
    • 300 mL 1 can sweetened condensed milk
    • 100 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, add the whipping cream and instant coffee. With a whisk or electric beater, whip the whipping cream until it reaches soft peaks and the coffee has dissolved.
    • Slowly drizzle the condensed milk into the whipped cream while gently folding it in with a rubber spatula at the same time. Only fold until just combined. The whipped cream should still hold soft peaks.
    • Add in the chopped dark chocolate and fold just a couple of times to combine.
    • Pour the mixture into a loaf tin and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
    • When serving, run an ice cream scoop under hot water before scooping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 3684kcal | Carbohydrates: 237g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 291g | Saturated Fat: 179g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 84g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 927mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 2808mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 188g | Vitamin A: 9660IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 1336mg | Iron: 13mg
    Keywords coffee chocolate chunk ice cream, coffee ice cream, no churn ice cream
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment & rating to let us know how it was and tag your Instagram posts with @teakandthyme!

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    1. Sue-Tanya Mchorgh

      July 26, 2019 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      I am so excited that I found this recipe. This looks really yummy. I can't wait to try this no churn coffee ice cream.

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        July 26, 2019 at 7:20 am

        Yay!! Glad you like it! You may or may not get addicted to this ice cream 🙂

        Reply
    2. Geeky Daddy

      July 26, 2019 at 6:57 am

      I love recipes with only a few ingredients. I'm a novice in the kitchen (at best) and don't like recipes that have dozens of elements. Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        July 26, 2019 at 7:21 am

        Totally right! Even seasoned pros love a super easy recipe to throw together in 15 minutes. And this one is low effort for a very worthy outcome! Can't wait for you to try it!

        Reply
    3. Leanne Wong

      July 26, 2019 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Wow this coffee ice cream looks so creamy and yummy! Love that it is simple with just a few ingredients.

      Reply
    4. Maryal

      July 26, 2019 at 9:12 am

      Holy cow this sounds SO tasty and I feel like even I could tackle this with relative ease. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Snita

      July 26, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      Omg this looks delicious! I am totally going to give this a try! You're pictures are great btw!

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        August 07, 2019 at 7:52 pm

        Thank you Snita!! I hope you get to try it!

        Reply
    6. Kasey Ma

      July 26, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      I love coffee ice cream! I can't wait to try this at home!

      Kasey Ma
      http://www.TheStyleWright.com

      Email: [email protected]

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        August 07, 2019 at 7:51 pm

        Yay! Thank so much Kasey!

        Reply
    7. Luci

      July 26, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      OMG yes! I need to make this asap. I love coffee ice cream.

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        August 07, 2019 at 7:51 pm

        Yay!!! I'm obsessed with anything coffee flavoured too!

        Reply
    8. Mariah Riney

      July 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Your pictures look amazing! So yummy!

      Reply
      • Gail Ng

        August 07, 2019 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks so much Mariah!!

        Reply

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