Description
A rich and creamy chocolate ice cream made with cream cheese and cocoa powder, perfect for homemade desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 TBSP (1/2 ounce) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 TBSP cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Add cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10 seconds.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to the cream cheese. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to mix together, until incorporated into a thick paste.
- In a separate measuring cup, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Gradually add this liquid to the sugar mixture (a couple tablespoons at a time to start), mixing well to combine. Continue until all liquid is added and the sugar has dissolved.
- Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint. Close the lid and freeze for 24 hours on a level location in your freezer.
- After 24 hours, remove from freezer and take off lid. Add pint to the bowl of the Ninja Creami and secure lid. Insert bowl into machine, locking into place.
- Select the Ice Cream function, which will run for about 2 minutes.
- When the function is complete, unlock the bowl and remove lid. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This ice cream is best served fresh and can be garnished with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg