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Malted Mocha Ice Cream
This homemade Malted Mocha Ice Cream is a decadent must make for both chocolate and coffee lovers. This creamy frozen treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
You guys. This ice cream. THIS. ICE. CREAM. If you love coffee and you love chocolate, you are going to fall head over heels in love with this Malted Mocha Ice Cream. It is decadent and creamy. It is loaded with chocolate chips and gets a toasty, rich flavor from Malted Milk.
I’m telling you guys, this one is a winner.
Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.
Malted Mocha Ice Cream Ingredients:
- HEAVY CREAM: Heavy cream is made with cream that is 36% milk fat. It is what is going to give this ice cream it’s creamy richness.
- WHOLE MILK: The mixture of whole milk and heavy cream gives the perfect texture to this ice cream. Make sure to use whole milk and not reduced fat or fat free. Reduce fat or fat free milk will cause the ice cream to have more ice crystals.
- GRANULATED SUGAR
- MALTED MILK POWDER: Malted milk powder is made from malted barley, wheat flour and evaporated milk. It gives a rich, buttery, toasty flavor when added to ice cream and milkshakes.
- COCOA POWDER
- INSTANT ESPRESSO POWDER: This is going to add the coffee flavor to the ice cream. You should be able to find it in the coffee aisle or in the baking aisle at your local grocery store.
- VANILLA EXTRACT
- SALT: I know it seems weird to add salt to ice cream but it will help bring out the flavors of all of the ingredients.
- CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Step by Step Photos and Instructions:
You will need an ice cream maker to make this recipe. I use this one from CuisinArt (affiliate link).
Whisk together everything but chocolate chips and chill. 
Churn according to ice cream makers manufacturer’s instructions. 
Add chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning. 
Transfer to freezer safe container top with more chocolate chips and freeze.
STEP # 1: Whisk together all ingredients, except chocolate chips. Cover and chill for 2 – 4 hours.
STEP #2. Freeze mixture according to the ice cream maker manufacturer’s instructions. During the last few minutes add 3/4 of the chocolate chips.
STEP #3: Transfer ice cream to a freezer safe container, top with remaining chocolate chips and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Serve.
Storage and Leftovers:
For the best results, I prefer to store my homemade ice cream in insulated ice cream containers (affiliate link). Homemade ice cream is best eaten in a few weeks. After that time ice crystals might start to form and change the texture.
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Note: Originally published in 2015. Updated in 2024 with new photos, step by step photos and nutrition information.
Malted Mocha Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup malted milk powder
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients except chocolate chips. Continue whisking until mixed well and there are no clumps of malted milk or cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.
- Freeze according to your ice cream maker manufacturer's instructions. During the last five minutes of churning add in the chocolate chips. Transfer to a freezer safe container and place in the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours. Serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Susan S. Bradley
August 24, 2015 at 9:15 pmWow, this looks soooo good. Can’t wait to make it.
Melissa Falk
August 24, 2015 at 3:04 pmThat takes my breath away :)
Heather
August 24, 2015 at 2:42 pmOh!!! Well, hello beautiful. I have a friend who loves malt recipes and I’ll have to share this with her.
Chrisy Toombs
August 24, 2015 at 8:53 amMalt flavors are always my favorite, but I never knew how to make them at home. Looking forward to whipping this up :D
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan
August 24, 2015 at 8:02 amSo glad you came over to the coffee side of life – because coffee and chocolate is a match made in heaven!
dinnerthendessert
August 24, 2015 at 7:16 amI love making homemade ice cream, especially chocolate but never thought about a malted ice cream! This looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe :)
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
August 24, 2015 at 5:23 amHomemade ice cream is so much easier than people think – great job!
Lady Gourmet
August 24, 2015 at 4:40 amDear Des, I love making my own ice cream…I cannot wait to give this a try. Chocolate and espresso- I don’t think it gets any more perfect than that! xo, Catherine
marye audet
August 24, 2015 at 4:40 amThis ice cream looks so good!
Rebecca P.
August 24, 2015 at 4:26 amThat’s the ice cream of dreams!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
August 24, 2015 at 4:07 amI would LOVE a giant scoop!
Sarah Rose
August 24, 2015 at 1:20 amGood ol’ Costco – they have e v e r y t h i n g ! Welcome to team coffee – it’s a good place to be, my friend! If this ice cream was in front of me right now there would be no way I could resist it!