This double chocolate macadamia ice cream is about as close as you can get to having your favorite chocolate dessert in frozen form!

You can’t get enough of the Rich chocolate ice cream and crunchy macadamia nuts. It is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers.

This homemade ice cream is rich, smooth, and easy to make. The deep chocolate flavor and buttery macadamia nuts make every spoonful special.

If you love chocolate ice cream with texture and a little crunch, you’ll enjoy this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Double Chocolate Macadamia Ice Cream

Rich, creamy chocolate flavor
Double the chocolate for serious chocolate lovers
Crunchy macadamia nuts in every bite
Easy to prepare at home
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Great for summer parties, birthdays, or whenever you’re craving chocolate
Easy to customize with your favorite chocolate toppings

Ingredients

1½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ounces (113 g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (85 g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, optional for extra chocolate pieces

How to Make Double Chocolate Macadamia Ice Cream?

To make this delicious ice cream, start by preparing the chocolate base by adding the milk, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted chocolate.

Once everything is smooth, chill the mixture before freezing it.

While the ice cream base is chilling, prepare the macadamia nuts. I recommend lightly toasting them to bring out their buttery flavor and the crunch.

Once the ice cream begins to freeze, add the macadamia nuts and any chocolate pieces you still have left. Then, place it back into the freezer for the best results.

My Best Ice Cream Tips

Delicious Double Chocolate Macadamia Ice Cream

For the tastiest homemade ice cream, let the base chill before freezing; this prevents large ice crystals from forming later.

Another tip: add the macadamia nuts after churning so it is mixed throughout the ice cream instead of sinking to the bottom.

If you’re making this in a Ninja Creami, you should add the macadamia nuts using the Mix-In function.

ariations

Want to change things up? Try adding:

Mini chocolate chips
Chopped milk chocolate
White chocolate chunks
Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts
Toasted coconut
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt
Chocolate fudge sauce
Espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor

You can also use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate if you prefer a sweeter, milder chocolate flavor.

FAQ

Can I Use Other Nuts Instead of Macadamia Nuts?

Yes. It is a great idea to use pecans, walnuts, or almonds instead of macadamia nuts.

Should I swap Chocolate Chips for Chopped Chocolate?

Absolutely. Chocolate chips are an easy option and work well in this recipe.

With this recipe, you get its double chocolate flavor using unsweetened cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate.

What I love the most is that you can take it even further by adding chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or chocolate syrup before serving.

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