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Creamy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Cups

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Deliciously creamy strawberry ice cream nestled inside a crisp homemade chocolate shell, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make with simple ingredients and customizable for dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml), room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 150 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (270 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (15 ml)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios), freeze-dried strawberry pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry puree by blending fresh strawberries and lemon juice until smooth but slightly chunky. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves. Gently stir in the strawberry puree.
  3. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency. Without an ice cream maker, pour into a freezer-safe container and stir every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours until firm.
  4. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy, or use a double boiler.
  5. Spoon a thin layer of melted chocolate into silicone molds or cupcake liners. Freeze for 5-7 minutes until set but not hard.
  6. Scoop strawberry ice cream into molds, pressing gently to fill. Top with another layer of melted chocolate, sealing the edges.
  7. Freeze molds for at least 2 hours until chocolate shell is hardened and ice cream is firm.
  8. To serve, briefly run warm water over molds and gently pop out the ice cream cups. Serve immediately.

Notes

If chocolate shell cracks when unmolding, let cups sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before serving. For no ice cream maker, stir ice cream base every 30 minutes during freezing to avoid ice crystals. Use fresh ripe strawberries for best flavor. Optional garnishes like freeze-dried strawberries or nuts add extra texture and flavor.

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