Introduction
Magnum ice cream is a popular brand of ice cream known for its rich flavor and luxurious chocolate coating. While you can easily purchase it from stores, making homemade Magnum-style ice cream bars can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. You can customize the flavors, choose your favorite type of chocolate, and add unique toppings to suit your taste. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own gourmet ice cream bars at home.
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream:
- Heavy Cream: 2 cups
- Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tablespoon (or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for more intense flavor)
- Salt: A pinch
For the Chocolate Coating:
- High-Quality Chocolate: 16 ounces (dark, milk, or white, according to preference)
- Coconut Oil: 2 tablespoons (helps thin the chocolate and gives a nice snap when frozen)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped Nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.)
- Sprinkles
- Sea Salt
- Crushed Cookies or Candy Pieces
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker (optional, as you can use a no-churn method)
- Silicone Ice Cream Bar Molds (with sticks)
- Double Boiler or Microwave (for melting chocolate)
- Baking Sheet (lined with parchment paper, if unmolding onto a flat surface)
- Freezer