Chocolate Ice Cream For One

This single serving chocolate ice cream is rich, smooth, and full of chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients. No eggs and no ice cream maker needed.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No Ice Cream Maker Needed: This no-churn recipe is easy to make.
• Rich, Creamy Texture: Heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk create a smooth, creamy base.
• Bold Chocolate Flavor: Cocoa powder and melted chocolate deliver deep, chocolatey taste.
• Made with 5 Ingredients: Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.
• Single Serving: Perfectly portioned when you want just one scoop.

We truly love this simple chocolate ice cream and hope you’ll give it a try. It’s rich, creamy, packed with chocolate flavor, and made without eggs or an ice cream maker.

It comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, and it’s the kind of treat that always feels special. If you’ve never made homemade ice cream before, this is the perfect place to start.

Looking for more ice cream recipes for one or two? Try our single serving vanilla ice cream, small batch butter pecan ice cream, single serving mint chocolate chip ice cream, small batch key lime pie ice cream, small batch pistachio ice cream, small batch toasted coconut ice cream, or small batch strawberry ice cream.

Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this small batch chocolate ice cream recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.

• Heavy Cream: Creates a rich, creamy base. Use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream—either works. Do not substitute with milk. Use any extra in a single serve nanaimo bar, banana pudding for one, mini French silk pie, or fettuccine Alfredo for one.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and smooth texture. This recipe won’t work without it. Use leftovers in a single serving key lime pie or mini mango lemon pie.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Provides deep chocolate flavor. Use dark cocoa powder for a bolder taste.
• Vanilla Extract: Rounds out the flavor.
• Chocolate: Adds richness and extra chocolate flavor. Use good-quality chocolate like Baker’s (1 oz or 28g). Leftovers work great in a mini flourless chocolate cake or small Boston cream pie.

How To Make Chocolate Ice Cream

These step-by-step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make one scoop of chocolate ice cream. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

1. Melt the Chocolate (Choose One Method):
   • Double Boiler: Bring 2 inches of water to a gentle boil in a small pot. Place a heat-proof bowl on top (water shouldn’t touch the bowl). Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
   • Microwave: Place chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted.
     Set aside to cool.
2. Mix Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cocoa powder, and the cooled melted chocolate.
3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
4. Combine: Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until fully blended.

5. Freeze: Pour into a freezer-safe container (a 10-ounce ramekin works well). Cover and freeze:
   • 2 hours for soft-serve texture
   • Overnight for a firmer scoop
6. Serve: Scoop and enjoy straight from the freezer!

Expert Tips

• Fold Gently: Preserve the light texture by folding the whipped cream in slowly.
• Use Cold Ingredients: Cold cream and condensed milk whip and combine more easily.
• Freeze Fully: For a firm texture, freeze for at least 4 hours.
• Softer Texture: For soft-serve, freeze for 2 to 3 hours.
• Cover When Freezing: Always cover the container to keep the ice cream fresh and prevent freezer burn.

Frequently Asked Questions

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