A decadent Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream is just 4 ingredients away. With just a few minutes of prep and a little chill time in the freezer, you can have your dessert ready to eat in just a few hours. You're going to love this no-churn ice cream recipe!
Recipe: $0.88 | Per Serving: $0.88 | Servings: 1
Chocolate ice cream is such a wonderful classic and with this fabulous mason jar ice cream recipe, you're going to enjoy it well too. You may even enjoy our Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream and Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream.
I love how easy and simple mason jar ice cream recipes are. There are so many wonderful variations but this one is pretty simple, plain, and perfect as-is. How can one possibly improve upon chocolate? The answer- you can't. Chocolate is the perfect flavor for any occasion and mood.
For more chocolate recipes, make sure to check out our Chocolate Crockpot Lava Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Eggs, and Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy. With just 4 simple ingredients and about 5 minutes of physical prep work, your keto chocolate ice cream can be ready for the freezer in no time flat. Waiting for it to finish chilling, that's the real trick.
- It's perfect for single servings. No need to whip up a large batch of ice cream when you can just make a single treat and call it a day. Perfect for those of us that don't eat ice cream too often.
- The kids can do the hard parts! What I love most is that I can grab a few mason jars and then get my kids to do the shaking. They love helping out with these ice creams and helping me to come up with new flavors.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Heavy Cream- Use some heavy whipping cream to give our ice cream the perfect consistency. Tip: Don't know which one to buy? Opt for the one with the higher fat percentage.
Sugar- We need some added sweetness to give your dessert a more desirable flavor, so using granulated sugar works out perfectly.
Cocoa Powder- This is the unsweetened cocoa powder used in baking. You can adjust the amount depending on how rich and flavorful you want your ice cream to be.
For some real fun you can use black colored cocoa like we used in our Halloween Bleeding Cupcakes. This would be perfect for Halloween!
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream
Step 1: Pour the heavy whipping cream into your mason jar.
Step 2: Add in the granulated sugar.
Step 3: Add in the vanilla and the cocoa powder.
Step 4: Close the lid to the mason jar tightly and then shake well for about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5: Shake until the liquid thickens and then open the lid.
Step 6: Dip a spoon straight down into the liquid and raise it up. If the liquid clings and has no more than a drip or two, then it's good to go.
Step 7: Place the lid on the jar and freeze for about 3 hours before serving.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Choosing the Right Jar Size- It's important to pick a mason jar that's just the right size. Using one that's too big or too small can affect how well your ice cream turns out. Stick to a pint-sized jar with a fitted lid and rim to get the best results.
- Simple Mixing Method- Making this chocolate ice cream is easy. Just shake the jar until the liquid inside thickens and doesn't move around as much. To check if it's ready, dip a spoon in and see if the cream sticks to it with only a few drops back into the jar. That's when you know it's time to freeze it.
- Avoid Mixing Too Much- Don't shake the jar too much once the mixture thickens. If you do, it might start to separate, which isn't what you want. If the mixture doesn't cling to the spoon, give it a quick mix and check again. Be careful not to overdo it.
- Adjusting the Cocoa Powder- The strength of cocoa powder can vary, so start with a little and taste the mixture. Add more if you want a richer chocolate flavor. Once it tastes just right, pop it in the freezer and wait for a delicious treat!
💭 Recipe FAQs
Nope. This ice cream recipe does not require any eggs making it a non-cooking recipe and one that is perfectly safe to consume as a liquid or as a solid.
You can add various mix-ins like chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or nuts when preparing the ice cream mixture. Experiment with different flavors and textures to create your own unique version.
Heavy cream contributes to the creaminess of the ice cream, but you can use a lighter option like half-and-half or whole milk for a less rich ice cream.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream ($0.75)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar ($0.01)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
- 1-2 Tablespoon cocoa powder ($0.09)
Instructions
- Measure your heavy cream and pour it into a mason jar.
- Add your sugar to the jar.
- Add the vanilla and cocoa powder.
- Close the lid to the jar nice and tightly.
- Shake the jar really good for about 3 minutes. You'll feel the texture within the jar change slightly and the mix should be thick enough to cling to a spoon when dipped, without running off more than a drop of two.
- Place the jar in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 3 hours before eating.
Notes
- Choose the right-sized mason jar for optimal results.
- Stop shaking the jar once the ice cream mixture thickens and stops moving freely.
- Test readiness by dipping a spoon into the mixture; if it clings to the spoon with minimal dripping, it's ready for freezing.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent separation and butter formation.
- Adjust the amount of cocoa powder based on your desired richness.
- Store the sealed mason jar ice cream in the freezer for up to 6 months. Avoid refreezing after thawing for the best taste.
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