Best 11 Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Chocolate Almond Ice Cream: A Culinary Journey through Creamy Delights**

In the realm of frozen desserts, chocolate almond ice cream stands as a timeless classic, captivating taste buds with its rich, decadent flavor and irresistible textures. This delectable treat, often served as a grand finale to a satisfying meal or enjoyed as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, has earned its place as a beloved favorite among ice cream aficionados. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this extraordinary dessert, offering a selection of recipes that cater to every palate and dietary preference. From the classic chocolate almond ice cream, swirled with ribbons of rich chocolate ganache and studded with roasted almonds, to the vegan and gluten-free variations, this article is your ultimate guide to creating this frozen masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a journey of creamy indulgence, one scoop at a time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COFFEE ALMOND ICE-CREAM CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE SAUCE



Coffee Almond Ice-Cream Cake with Dark Chocolate Sauce image

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Almond     Amaretto     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups fine chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 wafers)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 pints coffee ice cream, softened slightly
1 1/2 cups well-chilled heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups crushed amaretti (Italian almond macaroons, available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
For the dark chocolate sauce:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 to 4 tablespoons Amaretto, or to taste

Steps:

  • To make the cake:
  • In a bowl with a fork stir together the crumbs and the butter until the mixture is combined well, pat the mixture onto the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a lightly oiled 8-inch springform pan, 2 1/2 inches deep, and freeze the crust for 30 minutes, or until it is firm. Spread the ice cream evenly on the crust and return the pan to the freeze for 30 minutes, or until the ice cream is firm. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream with the vanilla until it holds stiff peaks, fold in the amaretti thoroughly, and spread the mixture over the ice cream. Smooth the top of the cake, sprinkle it with the almonds, and freeze the cake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top is firm. Freeze the cake, covered with plastic wrap and foil, for at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, wrap a warm dampened kitchen towel around the side of the pan, remove the side, and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Cut the cake into wedges with a knife dipped in hot water and serve it with the chocolate sauce.
  • To make the sauce:
  • In a small heavy saucepan combine the cream and the brown sugar, bring the mixture to a boil over moderately high heat, whisking occasionally, and boil it, whisking, until the brown sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolates, whisking until they are melted. Whisk in the butter and the Amaretto, whisking until the sauce is smooth, and let the sauce cool slightly. The chocolate sauce may be made 1 week in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat the chocolate sauce over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warm.

PUMPKIN ICE CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BARK AND TOFFEE SAUCE



Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate-Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce image

Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott

Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Microwave     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Almond     Spice     Pumpkin     Fall     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Crust:
12 whole graham crackers (about 7 ounces)
1/4 cup sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 quarts premium vanilla ice cream
Bark, sauce, and topping:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind graham crackers in processor. Mix in sugar. Add butter; mix to blend. Press onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bake until light brown around edges, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Slightly soften ice cream in microwave in 10-second intervals. Measure 1 cup ice cream; cover and freeze (reserve for another use). Spoon remaining ice cream into large bowl. Working quickly, add pumpkin mixture and fold just until swirled into ice cream (do not blend completely). If ice cream begins to melt, freeze until almost firm. Spoon ice cream filling into cooled crust, cover with plastic, and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  • For bark, sauce, and topping:
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper; spray with nonstick spray. Stir chocolate in bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Pour onto baking sheet. Using offset spatula, spread chocolate in even layer into 12x9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with nuts. Place in freezer until hard, at least 30 minutes. Invert onto work surface. Peel off paper. Coarsely chop. Place DO AHEAD: Chocolate-almond bark can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  • Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, 3 tablespoons water, and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and boil until dark brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Carefully stir in 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, and salt (mixture will bubble vigorously). Boil 1 minute longer. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • Using electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. Spoon decoratively over pie. Sprinkle chocolate-almond bark over. Cut pie into wedges and serve, passing warm sauce alongside.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM



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"It wouldn't be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat," writes Alice Hicken of Heber City, Utah. "Even though electric models make it easier, I still prefer to hand-crank ice cream."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
6 tablespoons cold water
3 cups milk
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for at least 2 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. , Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; stir in chocolate until blended. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, stir in almonds. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHERRY-ALMOND ICE CREAM CAKE WITH MILK CHOCOLATE SAUCE



Cherry-Almond Ice Cream Cake with Milk Chocolate Sauce image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Cherry     Almond     Summer     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

For chocolate sauce
2/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 ounces imported milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For ice cream cake
3 pints cherry or cherry-vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
3 cups coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 9 ounces) or almond macaroons

Steps:

  • Make chocolate sauce:
  • Heat 2/3 cup whipping cream and 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Whisk until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth. Mix in vanilla extract. Cool sauce to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Make ice cream cake:
  • Line bottom of 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides. Using back of spoon, spread 1 pint ice cream over bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cookie crumbs. Spread another 1 pint ice cream over cookie crumbs. Freeze until ice cream is firm, about 20 minutes. Spread with 3/4 cup sauce; freeze 20 minutes. Spread with remaining 1 pint ice cream; sprinkle with 1 cup cookie crumbs, pressing crumbs into ice cream to adhere. Cover pan and freeze ice cream cake until very firm, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Keep cake frozen. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce. Store remaining 1 cup crumbs airtight at room temperature.)
  • Stir remaining sauce in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until warmed through; pour into small pitcher or bowl. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto platter. Peel off parchment. Sprinkle top of cake with remaining 1 cup crumbs.
  • Cut cake crosswise into slices. Serve immediately with warm sauce.

STAR ANISE ICE CREAM AND ORANGE, ALMOND, CRANBERRY AND SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



Star Anise Ice Cream and Orange, Almond, Cranberry and Semisweet Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 whole star anise
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
6 eggs
Pinch salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups raw almonds, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped and 3/4 cup finely chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
12 ounces coarsely chopped plus 3/4 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate
Zest of 1 orange

Steps:

  • For the ice cream: In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the cream, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the star anise and vanilla seeds. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, salt and the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and beat until smooth.
  • Strain the cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve, and then whisk a third of the cream mixture into the eggs. Immediately whisk the eggs back into the cream mixture. Chill the ice cream base over an ice bath and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Using an ice cream maker, churn the ice cream base according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze in an airtight container for 1 hour.
  • For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream together on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the vanilla and eggs. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer, and mix until the batter is smooth. Turn off the mixer and fold in the 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds, cranberries, 12 ounces chocolate chunks and orange zest using the spatula.
  • Scoop about 1/4 cup of the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some room between each cookie, for about 12 cookies total. Press down the tops slightly, and bake until the cookies are light brown, 12 minutes for chewy cookies or about 15 minutes for crispy cookies.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds with the 3/4 cup finely chopped chocolate. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop some ice cream onto a cookie, and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Roll in the almond-chocolate mixture and freeze for 10 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM TOPPING



Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Topping image

Make and share this Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup water
1/2 cup plus 2 tbs sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and butter to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat; add the chocolate chips and almond extract.
  • Whisk until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Serve warm over ice cream.
  • Goes well with bananas, or toasted coconut.

ANN 'S ALMOND CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAIRY FREE



Ann 's Almond Chocolate Ice Cream Dairy Free image

I made Horchata De Almendra (Almond Horchata) milk from here on zaar to make this non dairy ice cream! Great for the lactose intolerant! And full of almond flavor. Be sure to use sweetened almond milk as in these 2 recipe #230449 or recipe #229086 because there is no additional sugar in this recipe. Strain it well so it is smooth. or if not it will have a little texture. The term 'coat a spoon' is a technique used mainly as a way to test when an egg-based custard or sauce is done. A spoon, usually wooden, is placed in the custard and, when the spoon is raised, the film of custard on the back of the spoon will stay in place even when you draw a line with your finger through the middle of the custard.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups almond milk, heated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Amaretto
5 egg yolks
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
chocolate-covered almonds

Steps:

  • In a food processor or mixer beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy (about two minutes); gradually pour the hot almond milk into whipped egg yolk mixture making sure you keep whisking constantly so the eggs don't curdle. .
  • Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until the custard thickens enough that it coats the back of a spoon (170 degrees F) (77 degrees C). (Microwaving is fine to as long as you watch it.).
  • Immediately remove the custard from the heat and continue to stir the custard for a few minutes so it does not overcook. At this point stir in the chocolate till melted, vanilla extract and the Amaretto. Cover and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate the custard until it is completely cold (several hours or overnight).
  • Transfer the cold custard to the container of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Just before removing ice cream add toasted nut to mix inches Then transfer the ice cream to a chilled container and store in the freezer. .
  • If the ice cream becomes too hard place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving so it can soften.
  • Garnish with chocolate covered almonds.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM (NO COOKING)



Chocolate Almond Ice Cream (no Cooking) image

Just found this recipe and it sounds so good. I have been wanting to buy an ice cream maker and this is a good reason to do so now. This is DH's favorite ice cream and I can't wait to make it for him. Freeze time varies according to the manufacturer of your ice cream machine. Recipe from Southern Living.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups whole chocolate milk
2/3 cup chocolate syrup
3/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl until blended.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Pour milk mixture into freezer container of a 1 quart ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Remove container with ice cream from ice cream maker and place in freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir almonds into prepared ice cream.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Chocolate Almond Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
6 tablespoons cold water
3 cups milk
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
6 -7 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted (1 ounce each)
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds or 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for at least 2 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; stir in chocolate until blended. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full with chilled custard; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in toasted almonds. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Allow to ripen in refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777, Fat 53.2, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 204.1, Sodium 158.4, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 60.9, Protein 11.6

WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM



White Chocolate Almond Ice Cream image

A delicious, luscious ice cream. Use premium quality white chocolate. Requires an ice cream maker.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 4h42m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup milk
2 eggs
3 (4 ounce) bars white chocolate, chopped
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk half of the hot milk into the eggs.
  • Pour egg and milk mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened into a custard, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in white chocolate until melted. Stir in heavy cream and almond extract.
  • Refrigerate custard until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, 3 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM RECIPE



Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Recipe image

Provided by flavorofvanilla

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup slivered almonds
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups light cream (half-and-half)
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet and place into a preheated 350ºF oven. Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. If you smell toasted almonds before you pull them out, you've over-cooked them. In a medium sized pan, combine the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder - mix until combined. Add the eggs and half-and half; whisk together. Place over medium heat, and constantly stirring, heat until lightly boiling, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool until close to room temperature, then stir in the whipping cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Pour into an ice cream mixer, and mix to directions. Once stirring begins to slow, add the toasted almonds, and mix until the ice cream is finished. Place into an airtight container, and freeze for 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the ice cream will be. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't skimp on the cream and milk. These ingredients are essential for creating a rich, creamy ice cream. Use whole milk and heavy cream for the best results.
  • Add flavorings to your liking. You can add a variety of flavorings to this ice cream, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or chopped nuts. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Chill the ice cream base thoroughly before churning. This will help the ice cream freeze more evenly and smoothly.
  • Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions. Over-churning can make the ice cream too hard, while under-churning can make it too soft.

Conclusion:

This chocolate almond ice cream is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and crunchy almond pieces, this ice cream is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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