Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream – Creamy, No-Churn & Irresistibly Chocolatey

🎉 Introduction
If you love the classic combination of chocolate and strawberries, this Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream is pure happiness in every scoop. Creamy, rich chocolate ice cream swirled with juicy strawberry pieces delivers the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. It’s a dessert that feels nostalgic, comforting, and luxurious all at once—without requiring any complicated equipment.

This recipe is designed to be quick, easy, and no-churn, making it perfect for home cooks of all levels. The chocolate base is smooth and deeply flavored, while the strawberries add bright pops of sweetness that keep the ice cream from feeling heavy. Whether served in cones, bowls, or alongside other desserts, this ice cream is always a crowd-pleaser.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Freezer-safe container with lid

🛒 Ingredients
Simple ingredients come together to create creamy, scoopable perfection.

• Heavy whipping cream, cold
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• Granulated sugar (for strawberries)
• Dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
• Salt, a small pinch

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prepare the strawberries

• Place chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes until juicy.
• This enhances the natural strawberry flavor.

Step 2: Whip the cream

• In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• The cream should be fluffy and hold its shape.

Step 3: Make the chocolate base

• In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Combine gently

• Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula.
• Fold slowly to keep the mixture light and airy.

Step 5: Add strawberries and chocolate

• Gently fold in the macerated strawberries and chopped chocolate.
• Distribute evenly without overmixing.

Step 6: Freeze

• Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
• Smooth the top, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.

Step 7: Serve

• Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
• Serve and enjoy creamy perfection.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6–8
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Freeze Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: About 6 hours 20 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Freezer: Store tightly covered for up to 2 weeks.
• Best Texture: Enjoy within the first week.
• Reheating: Not applicable—allow to soften slightly before scooping.

🥄 Variations
Easy ways to customize this frozen treat:

• Extra Strawberry Swirl: Add strawberry puree instead of chunks.
• Double Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
• Milk Chocolate Version: Use milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
• Chunky Style: Add more strawberry pieces for texture.
• Mini Treats: Freeze in small cups or molds.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Is this ice cream very sweet?
   Balanced sweetness with rich chocolate flavor.
2. Do I need an ice cream machine?
   No, this is completely no-churn.
3. Can I use frozen strawberries?
   Yes, thaw and drain them well first.
4. Why whip the cream first?
   It creates a light, creamy texture.
5. Can kids enjoy this recipe?
   Absolutely—it’s sweet and smooth.
6. How hard does it freeze?
   Firm but scoopable after resting a few minutes.
7. Can I make it ahead of time?
   Yes, perfect for preparing in advance.
8. Does cocoa powder dissolve well?
   Yes, when whisked into condensed milk.
9. Can I reduce the chocolate?
   Yes, adjust to taste.
10. What’s the best way to serve it?
    In cones, bowls, or with fresh strawberries.

🏁 Conclusion
This Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream is the ultimate homemade frozen dessert—creamy, chocolatey, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s perfect for warm days, celebrations, or anytime you want a comforting sweet treat. One scoop leads to another, and before you know it, the container is empty.

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Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream – Creamy, No-Churn & Irresistibly Chocolatey

If you love the classic combination of chocolate and strawberries, this Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream is pure happiness in every scoop. Creamy, rich chocolate ice cream swirled with juicy strawberry pieces delivers the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. It’s a dessert that feels nostalgic, comforting, and luxurious all at once—without requiring any complicated equipment. This recipe is designed to be quick, easy, and no-churn, making it perfect for home cooks of all levels. The chocolate base is smooth and deeply flavored, while the strawberries add bright pops of sweetness that keep the ice cream from feeling heavy. Whether served in cones, bowls, or alongside other desserts, this ice cream is always a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Freezing Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Simple ingredients come together to create creamy scoopable perfection.
• Heavy whipping cream cold
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries finely chopped
• Granulated sugar for strawberries
• Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chips
• Salt a small pinch

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Freezer-safe container with lid

Method

 

Step 1: Prepare the strawberries

1. Place chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
2. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes until juicy.
3. This enhances the natural strawberry flavor.

Step 2: Whip the cream

1. In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. The cream should be fluffy and hold its shape.

Step 3: Make the chocolate base

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Combine gently

1. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula.
2. Fold slowly to keep the mixture light and airy.

Step 5: Add strawberries and chocolate

1. Gently fold in the macerated strawberries and chopped chocolate.
2. Distribute evenly without overmixing.

Step 6: Freeze

1. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
2. Smooth the top, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.

Step 7: Serve

1. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
2. Serve and enjoy creamy perfection.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Freezer: Store tightly covered for up to 2 weeks.

Best Texture: Enjoy within the first week.

Reheating: Not applicable—allow to soften slightly before scooping.

🥄 Variations
Easy ways to customize this frozen treat:

Extra Strawberry Swirl: Add strawberry puree instead of chunks.

Double Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.

Milk Chocolate Version: Use milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.

Chunky Style: Add more strawberry pieces for texture.

Mini Treats: Freeze in small cups or molds.

❓ 10 FAQs

Is this ice cream very sweet?
Balanced sweetness with rich chocolate flavor.

Do I need an ice cream machine?
No, this is completely no-churn.

Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, thaw and drain them well first.

Why whip the cream first?
It creates a light, creamy texture.

Can kids enjoy this recipe?
Absolutely—it’s sweet and smooth.

How hard does it freeze?
Firm but scoopable after resting a few minutes.

Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, perfect for preparing in advance.

Does cocoa powder dissolve well?
Yes, when whisked into condensed milk.

Can I reduce the chocolate?
Yes, adjust to taste.

What’s the best way to serve it?
In cones, bowls, or with fresh strawberries.

🏁 Conclusion
This Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream is the ultimate homemade frozen dessert—creamy, chocolatey, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s perfect for warm days, celebrations, or anytime you want a comforting sweet treat. One scoop leads to another, and before you know it, the container is empty.