Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the refreshing taste of strawberries. These bars are creamy, sweet, and perfect for hot summer days or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened slightly for easier handling
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped or in chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts) for topping
- 8 popsicle sticks (optional, for easier handling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries, cut them in half, and set aside.
- Mold the Ice Cream: Spoon a layer of softened vanilla ice cream into a mold, press halved strawberries into the ice cream.
- Freeze the Mixture: Place the mold in the freezer for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Add More Ice Cream: Add another layer of vanilla ice cream, insert popsicle sticks if using, and freeze for another 2-3 hours.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Remove the Ice Cream Bars: Carefully remove the bars from the mold.
- Coat with Chocolate: Dip each bar into the melted chocolate.
- Add Crushed Nuts: Sprinkle crushed nuts over the chocolate coating while it is still wet.
- Set the Bars: Place the bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the chocolate-covered strawberry ice cream bars straight from the freezer.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if needed.
- Experiment with different toppings for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Bars, dessert, summer treat, homemade ice cream bars