Prepare to embark on a decadent dessert journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Germany! Our No Churn Black Forest Ice Cream is the ultimate summer indulgence that combines rich chocolate, luscious cherries, and creamy perfection - all without the need for an ice cream machine. Imagine diving into a velvety, chocolate-laden dessert studded with sweet cherry bursts and chocolate chips, creating a symphony of flavors that will make your dessert dreams come true. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this incredibly easy yet luxurious homemade ice cream that looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet pastry shop!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: German
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Pour the heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl and whip using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream, ensuring gentle mixing to maintain the cream's volume.
- Add the sifted cocoa powder to the cream mixture and gently fold until completely incorporated, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Roughly chop the chocolate chips and fold half of them into the mixture for added chocolate texture.
- Transfer half of the chocolate cream mixture into a freezer-safe 9x5 inch loaf pan, creating an even first layer.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the first chocolate layer, creating swirls and marbling effect.
- Pour the remaining chocolate cream mixture over the cherry layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Add remaining cherry pie filling and chocolate chips on top, creating decorative swirls.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or lid and freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight until firm.
- Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving to allow slight softening for easier scooping.
Tips
- Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk/beaters are thoroughly chilled before whipping cream for maximum volume and stability.
- When folding ingredients, use a gentle, figure-eight motion to maintain the air incorporated into the whipped cream, which gives the ice cream its light texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the most intense chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa works exceptionally well in this recipe.
- For best results, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect scoopable consistency.
- For a more adult version, you can add a splash of kirsch (cherry liqueur) to enhance the traditional Black Forest flavor profile.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, any freezer-safe container will work - just ensure it's deep enough to create beautiful layers.
- Store the ice cream in an airtight container to prevent ice crystals from forming and maintain its creamy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 440kcal
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg
