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Ice Cream Bars

Homemade Ice Cream Bars are a creamy, dreamy treat featuring a vanilla ice cream center coated in rich chocolate. They’re fun to make and even better to eat—perfect for hot days or anytime cravings hit.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ice Cream Bars
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Jill Bakes

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: crushed cookies nuts, or fruit bits

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil for smoother coating

Equipment:

  • Popsicle mold or small loaf pan
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

Make the Ice Cream Base:

  • In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in condensed milk and vanilla extract gently until smooth.
  • Add any optional mix-ins if desired.

Fill the Molds:

  • Spoon the mixture into popsicle molds or a lined loaf pan.
  • Insert sticks and smooth the tops.
  • Freeze for 4–6 hours or until completely firm.

Make the Chocolate Coating:

  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

Dip the Bars:

  • Once frozen, remove bars from molds (dip in warm water for a few seconds to release).
  • Dip each bar in melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Freeze again for 15–20 minutes to set the coating.

Notes

  • Flavor ideas: Use strawberry, coffee, or matcha extract in place of vanilla.
  • Decorate: Drizzle with white chocolate, sprinkles, or crushed cookies before the chocolate hardens.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.