This is one of the best no-churn chocolate ice creams ever. If you like Baileys or other liquor, that is. Super easy to make, it has a deep chocolate flavor.
This kind of ice cream recipe will have you running to the kitchen to make it right now if you like dark chocolate and baileys.
After that you can only go one way: make it as often as you can. Easy no-churn chocolate baileys ice cream by David Lebovitz. Enough said.
The recipe is well known by now, a master concoction from the Paris-resident baker, whose ice cream recipes are some of the best around, they really are. This caramel ice cream and the chocolate chip ice cream (an adaptation from this one) are proof. You may know the whole sack by a handful.
Using booze in ice cream
Today I can tell you details about this recipe as if I had been making it for years when the truth is that I made it dozens of times just this summer.
I tried different types of booze - from homemade hazelnut and amaretto to other creamy ones - different chocolate/milk ratios, and different options for the milk like evaporated milk/cream/almond milk.
I even made a vegan option with cashew cream, but I don't know how vegan Baileys liquor really is.
How to thicken it
My last iteration is the recipe I'm sharing today because it was the creamiest one.
On a whim, I added a few fat tablespoons of pastry dulce de leche. It really adds a few interesting layers to this ice cream, like an extra caramel tone and a better texture in the mouth.
Another option would be to add a few tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Now, wouldn't that be a fantastic combination? I think so.
Or cashew cream if you want a vegan option.
The banana gives it creaminess with no added fat, and the flavor is very faint.
This no-churn ice cream has Baileys and comes together in no time. Really, a few ingredients into the blender and then into the freezer. Ice cream has never been easier.
Talk about an after-work drink, if you let it melt...
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Easy No-churn Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream
I believe this to be one of the best no-churn chocolate ice creams ever. If you like Baileys or other liquor, that is. Super easy to make, it has a deep chocolate flavor.
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 scoops
Ingredients
- 2.3 oz (65g) semisweet chocolate, a good one
- 5 tablespoons (75ml) cream or evaporated milk
- 5 tablespoons (75ml) Baileys liquor
- 1 medium banana (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 2 to 3 fat tablespoons thick dulce de leche or smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rum or amaretto or coffee liquor, optional
Instructions
- Melt chocolate with the cream or evaporated milk. I microwave it for 30 seconds, stir it well and another 15 to 20 seconds.
- Put the liquors, banana, and chocolate mixture and dulce de leche or peanut butter in the blender. Blend for about 2 minutes, until very smooth.
- Transfer to a plastic container with lid and freeze for 6 hours, until solid. It doens't become rock solid.
- Keep in the freezer.
Notes
The extra tablespoon of rum or other liquor gives it a very strong alcohol flavor, so you might opt to not use it.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Mixing + Freezing
- Cuisine: International
adapted from David Lebovitz
Liz Berg says
No churn? Chocolate AND Bailey's? I need a bucket of this ice cream in my freezer ASAP!
V says
This sounds so creamy and delicious. Perfect recipe idea as the weather gets warmer!
Dana @ Simply Romanesco says
This ice cream looks so velvety and delicious and so easy to make! What a great recipe 🙂
Kathy says
Oh wow! This looks luscious, Paula! I love David’s ice cream recipes…I made his Pistachio gelato last year to rave reviews. Gorgeous photos!
Cathleen says
Okay, this seriously needs to happen in my house. Yum!!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Oh my. You make me want to lick the screen. And how easy is this? That s dangerous, Paula!
Easyfoodsmith says
I am super tempted by all those flavors happening in that scoop and like the fact that is an easy no churn version.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
A little warm weather and this delicious ice cream make a lovely match.
Bam's Kitchen says
Paula, it is so nice to see you back!!! Missed you. I love your new blog template, beautiful. I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so creamy , delicious and and extra special treat. Shared and pinned! I have just signed up by e-mail again so hoping that works.
Kitchen Riffs says
I love no-churn ice cream! We do have an ice cream maker, but it never seems to work as well as it could. 🙁 Love the flavors in this -- really good stuff. Thanks!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Yum! This looks so good, Paula. And I must try your dulce de leche recipe too!
e / dig in hobart says
I haven't made ice cream at home for years. baileys or any other booze could convince me...
Medeja says
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE this ice cream!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
hey! love the new blog look! and ice cream by David Lebovitz? You're right! Enough said. plus, Baileys liquor makes everything better!!! 😛
The Ninja Baker says
I was literally transfixed to your recipe, Paula. Could something this so fantabulously delicious looking really be so easy? Love all your options,too. Think I may try this with a bit of almond butter =) Cheers!
Anne@ASaladForAllSeasons says
I love ice cream, Paula. And I actually make it all year round. This seems like a crazy easy recipe. But the chocolate looks so decadent! I was surprised to see a banana in there....but I love it! Beautiful and enticing photos! : )
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Fast, easy and scrumptious, what a fabulous dessert! A double batch might be "needed" to keep everyone happy!
Mary Hirsch says
This does sound amazing, Paula. And, those pictures are fantastic. You post sent me to the bookshelf to pull down David's Perfect Scoop. I don't make ice cream often. My bad.
Cocoa and Lavender says
Sounds amazing, Paula - I especially like all your variations. The banana was a surprise - does it taste really banana-y? Mark is not a huge fan of banana, and banana mixed with chocolate is anathema to him! xo, David
Angie Schneider says
wow..this is so CREAMY that I can't believe it's no churn required!! I guess dulce de leche did the trick here.