Description
This easy homemade ice cream bark features creamy strawberry ice cream, juicy strawberries, and a warbled swirl of dark and white chocolate, topped with colorful sprinkles, freeze-dried berries, and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups strawberry ice cream, slightly softened (about 1.5 pints or 700g)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (about 150g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 6 ounces dark chocolate chips or bar, chopped (170g)
- 3 ounces white chocolate chips or bar, chopped (85g)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided (10ml)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (20g)
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (10g)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as pistachios or pecans (optional, 15g)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (10g)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet (at least 9×13 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Let the strawberry ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until scoopable but not melted.
- In a large bowl, gently fold in the chopped strawberries and vanilla extract (if using) into the softened ice cream.
- Scoop the mixture onto the lined tray and spread into an even layer about 1/2 inch thick using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Freeze the tray for at least 1 hour, or until the ice cream is solid.
- In microwave-safe bowls, melt the dark chocolate with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, and the white chocolate with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring until smooth.
- Remove the ice cream layer from the freezer. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the surface, then add lines or dollops of white chocolate. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the chocolates together for a warbled effect.
- While the chocolate is still wet, quickly sprinkle on the sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, chopped nuts (if using), and mini chocolate chips or shavings. Press toppings in gently.
- Return the tray to the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Lift the bark out of the tray using the parchment. Use a sharp knife (run under hot water and wipe dry) to slice or break the bark into pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
- This is a no-bake, freezer-friendly treat perfect for summer parties, gifting, or a fun family dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Ice Cream Bark