Ice cream from 3 ingredients

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a post on Facebook about making ice cream using just 3 ingredients.  Plus, you don't need an ice cream maker.  Seeing how warm the weather has been for most of this summer, Pete and I decided to give it a shot.  If it didn't turn out right, well, we'd have only wasted 3 ingredients.

How did it go? Very well, actually! I am so surprised at how easy it was.  Basically there are just three steps.  The first ingredient is heavy cream and that needs to be whipped till thick.  Then, mix the next two ingredients together - condensed milk and cocoa powder.  Oh did I mention this recipe makes the most chocolatey ice cream ever? The last step is to mix the two together. Then you simply freeze it overnight.  The next day, you have chocolate ice cream.  It's really that easy.

Pete and I made the ice cream in the afternoon and by the time we finished our supper and wanted dessert, the ice cream was ready, though a bit soft.  We only managed to freeze it for 7 hours.  But it was enough to give a nice soft texture to the ice cream.  We had it again the next day and it was more firm.  It was a bit difficult to scoop though, so we left it out for a bit before we tried to scoop some out. I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be or perhaps we whipped the cream too thick or added too much cocoa powder.  I guess I would have to experiment a couple of times to perfect it.  

Those of you who would like to try this recipe as it is, I've included the recipe below.  You can also do a search online to browse other recipes.  After the success of the ice cream, I searched for more recipes since I was thinking of making vanilla ice cream.  I found a couple that uses the same method and ingredients. I might give some of them a try.

I don't know how long this method of making ice cream has been around but I'm glad to have stumbled across it.  Pete loves ice cream and he already has ideas for other flavours. We also want to add other stuff like chocolate chunks or jam to make ripple types of ice cream.  I think this could be fun.  Do try it.

Chocolate Ice Cream

500ml heavy cream (around 36% fat)

1 can condensed milk ( should be a bit over 1 cup)

1/2 cup cocoa powder

In a big bowl, whip the cream just until soft peaks form.

In another bowl, mix the condensed milk with the cocoa powder (the mixture will be a bit thick)

Take a big dollop of whipped cream and fold into the cocoa mixture.  This will loosen the mixture a bit.

Fold in the rest of the cream until evenly mixed. 

Pour into a container with a lid and freeze overnight.