This Homemade KitchenAid Chocolate Ice Cream is thick, creamy, and way better than any store-bought ice cream. Made with chocolate instant pudding powder, it's full of rich chocolate flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
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This homemade chocolate ice cream in KitchenAid is one of my family's favorites. I make it into an ice cream cake with homemade brownies or in bowls for family movie night.
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Why You'll Love This KitchenAid Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
- It's ready to serve in 20-30 minutes.
- This soft-serve consistency ice cream has a super creamy texture.
- If you like Wendy's Frosty's, you'll love this copycat homemade chocolate frosty ice cream.
- With the KitchenAid ice cream machine, it's easy to make homemade milk chocolate ice cream.
Recipe Ingredients
This homemade chocolate ice cream without eggs is made with only four simple ingredients:
Ingredient Notes
- Table cream, 18% milkfat. You can also use heavy whipping cream for an even richer ice cream.
- Half-and-half cream, 10% milkfat.
- Sugar. You can use cane sugar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, or your favorite sweetener.
- Instant chocolate pudding mix. Use the smaller box that makes 4 servings, not the larger box. I have tried to make this without the pudding mix and substituting real cocoa, powdered milk, and cornstarch, but it doesn't get as creamy. There is something about the pudding mix that thickens up the cream quickly and turns it into a rich, smooth chocolate ice cream.
See the printable recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make KitchenAid Chocolate Ice Cream
Step-By-Step-Instructions
Step 1: Pour both types of cream into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the chocolate pudding mix and sugar to the mixing bowl. Mix with a whisk until combined.
Step 3: Pour the ice cream mixture into the chilled ice cream maker. Churn the ice cream for 20 minutes. The photo above shows what the ice cream looked like after 10 minutes.
Step 4: The ice cream will gain volume as it churns and gets thicker and creamier. After 20 minutes, it will be the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Serve immediately.
Top Tip
Use a large plastic spoon to remove the ice cream from the KitchenAid freezer bowl so it doesn't get scratched.
How To Serve KitchenAid Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
- Serve in a bowl or waffle bowl with chocolate chips.
- Serve in ice cream cones or waffle cones.
- Place a scoop on some cake or pie.
- Serve with your favorite berries on top.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over top for extra chocolate flavor.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles for a sundae.
Expert Tips
- Ensure the freezer bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours before churning.
- If you want your ice cream harder, place it in the freezer in an airtight container for 2 hours, then serve. Do not freeze in the freezer bowl.
- For extra tips and tricks, read the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment Instructions.
Variations
Change instant pudding flavors to change the flavor of this homemade ice cream:
- Double Chocolate - Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Tropical - Use Coconut Cream Instant pudding.
- Vanilla Ice Cream- Use Vanilla or French Vanilla instant pudding and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Kid-friendly - Use Cookies 'N Cream with Cookie Pieces instant pudding.
- Cheesecake - Use Cheesecake instant pudding.
- Other fun flavors - Pumpkin Spice and Lemon instant pudding.
Recipe FAQs
The churning process takes about 20-30 minutes.
Ensure your ice cream freezer bowl is completely frozen before using.
Yes, add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips in the last few minutes of churning.
Store it in an airtight container in the freezer. For best results, use it within a week. The longer it is stored the more likely it is to develop ice crystals.
Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Yes, this homemade chocolate ice cream in KitchenAid mixer recipe is made with instant pudding powder.
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Printable Recipe
Homemade KitchenAid Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups table cream 18% milkfat
- 2 cups half-and-half 10% milkfat
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 pkg instant chocolate pudding mix 113 g
Instructions
- Whisk table cream, half-and-half, the entire package of instant chocolate pudding, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Set up the chilled ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Turn on the ice cream maker and slowly pour the ice cream mixture into the freezer bowl. Churn for 20-30 minutes. The ice cream will increase in volume and get thicker and creamier as it churns.
- After 20-30 minutes, it will be the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. Use a rubber spatula or ice cream paddle to remove the ice cream from the freezer bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Ensure the freezer bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours before churning.
- If you want your ice cream harder, place it in the freezer in an airtight container for 2-4 hours, then serve. Do not freeze in the freezer bowl.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
I have had so much ice cream this summer, and all bought from food shops - because I don't have an ice cream machine. Every time I see an ice cream recipe, I vow to buy a churner, but when I see It in shops and realize how bulky it is, I change my mind. I am clearly missing on homemade goodies using reliable products and better options than white refined sugar:(
Freya says
My favourite flavour is chocolate and this was just delicious!
Jeannie says
this chocolate ice cream never fail to comfort me.
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yum! This is the perfect Summer recipe! It was so delicious and hit the spot!
Erin Gierhart says
I can't believe how fast this recipe is to make! Perfect for those sudden cravings when you just need a chocolate ice cream fix quickly!
Brianna says
Lovely flavor and texture.
serena says
Perfect for a hot summer day!
Amanda Dixon says
This was such a delicious summer treat! It was so creamy and perfectly chocolatey. Super easy too!
Jamie says
Perfect for the summer!
Laura says
So creamy and delicious