🍫 Ice Cream Chocolate Log Recipe
Ingredients
For the chocolate shell:
300 g milk chocolate (or dark chocolate if you prefer)
2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (helps the chocolate set smoothly)
For the filling:
1 liter vanilla ice cream (or any flavor you like — coffee, caramel, hazelnut work great)
1 chocolate sponge cake or brownies crumbs (optional, for bottom layer)
For topping:
Crushed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
Chocolate chips or curls
Coffee beans or cocoa nibs (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the chocolate shell
Melt the chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave (30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth).
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Pour half of the melted chocolate into the pan. Use a spoon to spread and coat the entire inside. Freeze for 5–10 minutes until firm.
Add the remaining melted chocolate and repeat for a thicker shell. Freeze again.
2️⃣ Add the ice cream
Let the ice cream soften slightly at room temperature (5–10 minutes).
If using cake/brownie crumbs, press a thin layer on the bottom of the chocolate shell.
Spoon softened ice cream into the chocolate shell, pressing gently to avoid air pockets. Smooth the top.
3️⃣ Seal & freeze
Drizzle a thin layer of chocolate on top to “close” the log (optional but helps hold shape).
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4–6 hours (overnight is best).
4️⃣ Unmold & decorate
Gently lift the log from the pan.
Sprinkle with nuts, chocolate chips, and cocoa nibs.
Drizzle extra melted chocolate if desired.
Tips & Variations
Flavors: Try pistachio, coffee, hazelnut, or caramel ice cream.
Crunchy inside: Add crushed cookies or wafers in the middle.
Festive look: Add fruit (raspberries, strawberries) before serving.