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Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)

Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)

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Dessert, African-Inspired

Ice cream is too easy to make at home to be constantly buying store-bought pints! And no, you don't need an ice cream machine. You can get creative and add in all your favourite sweet treats to the creamy heat reliever. You also have a better sense of what you are adding to the mix from a nutritional perspective.

Aero chocolate is unique because it's aerated, i.e. has an air bubble texture, making it one of those candy bars that truly melts in your mouth. Made in the UK and sold across southern Africa, it's one of the chocolate bars I grew up on. 

If you are looking for another no-churn ice cream recipe, try this peach crumble with bourbon ice cream. This one takes a different turn but still celebrates the summer heat with chocolate, hazelnut, refreshing peppermint, and another melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat - shortbread! The textures and flavours swim in cream and condensed milk waves effortlessly, making this recipe a win-win perfect for the whole family!

Yield: 8-10 (1/4 cup per serving)
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Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)

Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)

I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I know many people including some of my close family members, absolutely love the combination with chocolate. If done right, I can appreciate it! As long as the mint flavour is not aggressively strong. This is why I mixed both chocolate, hazelnut, and peppermint in this case, but it's up to you to decide the ratios!
Prep time: 20 Mininactive time: 8 HourTotal time: 8 H & 20 M

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 (14-ounce can) condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 4 Aero chocolate bars (I used 2 peppermint and 2 chocolate)
  • 3 shortbread cookies
  • 3 teaspoons chocolate hazelnut spread

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream to form soft peaks for about 3 minutes (don’t overbeat to avoid separation occurring).
  2. Fold in the condensed milk and vanilla extract. Whip again for about a minute to form a stiff but smooth consistency.
  3. Crush the chocolates and shortbread (set some chocolate aside to sprinkle on top), then fold into the ice cream base.
  4. Transfer to loaf pan, then use a small spatula to even the surface. Place dollops of the chocolate hazelnut spread on top, then make a swirl motion utilizing a knife or small spatula to mix it in.
  5. Place a layer of cling film directly on top of the ice cream, then use another to seal tightly - the plastic will help prevent too much ice crystalizing on top.
  6. Freeze overnight. When ready to serve, leave out the fridge for 5 minutes, then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

332

Fat (grams)

17.9

Carbs (grams)

36.7

Protein (grams)

5.1

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