Description
Creamy chocolate chip ice cream pops deliver a cool summer treat with nostalgic charm. Homemade goodness combines simple ingredients for a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) coconut oil
- Sprinkles
- Crushed nuts
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preparation: Soften vanilla ice cream and fold in mini chocolate chips, ensuring even chocolate distribution throughout the mixture.
- Molding: Pack the ice cream blend into popsicle molds, inserting sticks securely. Freeze for 4-6 hours until completely solid.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically to create a smooth, glossy chocolate shell. Allow mixture to cool slightly to prevent ice cream melting.
- Dipping and Decorating: Remove frozen pops from molds with a gentle twist. Dunk each pop into the chocolate coating, letting excess drip off. Quickly sprinkle with desired toppings before chocolate hardens.
- Final Freezing: Place coated pops on a parchment-lined tray. Return to freezer for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate shell completely. Store in freezer or serve immediately for a cool, decadent treat.
Notes
- Soften Ice Cream Strategically: Allow vanilla ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency without becoming too liquid.
- Prevent Ice Crystals: Mix chocolate chips gently and avoid overstirring to maintain a smooth texture and prevent unwanted ice crystallization in the final product.
- Chocolate Coating Pro Tip: Use room temperature chocolate and maintain a precise melting temperature (around 90°F) to create a quick-hardening, glossy shell that won’t immediately melt the ice cream.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy-free ice cream and vegan chocolate chips for a plant-based version, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can enjoy these delightful frozen treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg