How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream in Minutes 

By : Sneha Singh March 4. 2025 ShutterStock

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Ingredients You’ll Need

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Mix the Cream and Milk

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Add Cocoa Powder

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Add Vanilla Extract

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Fold in Chocolate Chips (Optional)

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Whisk Until Fluffy

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Freeze Your Ice Cream

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Scoop and Serve

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Enjoy Your Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

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