Almond Joy Chocolate & Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

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Almond Joy Ice Cream Recipe

Last week when I posted my easy, make-ahead breakfast idea, I was bemoaning the fact that my kids were going to be back to school in a week. Well, the day is here and with it comes mixed emotions. The boys are excited to see their friends and dive back into the routine of school. I am admittedly looking forward to a few more hours each day to dedicate to my to-do list. But that gift of solitude comes with a price. The house grows decidedly quiet as the fall approaches, the sun rising later and setting earlier. No squeals of pleasure as the cold water of the sprinkler hits a bathing-suit clad kid. No dull thud of the soccer ball being kicked into the make-shift goal in the middle of the morning. No happy chatter as the boys clamber in for lunch, followed by oohs and aahs as the ice cream and cones are pulled out for a post-meal treat. No early afternoon snuggles. It’s up to us to make time for the hugs and silliness as we juggle the autumn demands of homework and after school activities. Summer is drawing to a close and we are holding on to each precious moment and stowing them away in our memories.

Last year I made a special treat – Nutella Sugar Sandwich Cookies – and set it in front of the boys when they came home from their first day of school, full of stories and excitement. This year, after a full summer of swimming, traveling, playing sports and riding bikes, I thought it fitting to celebrate the last day of summer holidays with every kid’s favorite…an ice cream cone. This ice cream was laced with the chocolate bar my kids wrestle over at Halloween, Almond Joy. Packed with coconut and chocolate, we licked away the final hours of the holiday, ice cream running down our hands.

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In the spirit of enjoying the last moments of summer vacation outside rather than over the stove, I took the cheater’s way out with this recipe. Rather than making my own vanilla ice cream, I relied on a tub of a high-quality brand from the store. Not only did it take less time to pull this recipe together, but my boys were anxious to help with stirring in the pieces of chocolate bars and coconut flakes. It’s was a concession I was more than happy to make.

The recipe:

Heat cream in a small saucepan set over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when hot, but not boiling.

Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk until a smooth chocolate sauce forms. Set aside to cool.

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In a medium frying pan set over medium heat, toast coconut until light golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

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Place softened ice cream in a large bowl. Stir in coconut flakes and Almond Joy pieces.

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Drizzle in 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce and stir in slightly. Do not stir in all the way or it will turn the ice cream brown.

Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and place in freezer until ice cream re-freezes, at least 4 hours. Serve.

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Other ice cream recipe sure to be hits with the kids:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Dulce de Leche & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream
Brown Eyed Baker’s Tin Roof Ice Cream
My Baking Addiction’s Rolo Ice Cream
A Farmgirl’s Dabbles’ Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with Graham Sprinkles

Almond Joy Chocolate & Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frozen Desserts
Servings: 1 Quarts
Calories: 3256kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 quart high-quality vanilla ice cream softened
  • 4.8 ounces Almond Joy bars 8 mini bars, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat cream in a small saucepan set over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when hot, but not boiling.
  • Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk until a smooth chocolate sauce forms. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium frying pan set over medium heat, toast coconut until light golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place softened ice cream in a large bowl. Stir in coconut flakes and Almond Joy pieces.
  • Drizzle in 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce and stir in slightly. Do not stir in all the way or it will turn the ice cream brown.
  • Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and place in freezer until ice cream re-freezes, at least 4 hours. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 3256kcal | Carbohydrates: 350g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 191g | Saturated Fat: 122g | Cholesterol: 506mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 2668mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 298g | Vitamin A: 4915IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 1363mg | Iron: 5.9mg
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Comments

    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      Thanks, Lindsay. They were completely focused on licking that ice cream before it melted all over their hands.

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  15. Linda says

    What sweet summer memories! I’m so loving this recipe as I don’t have to use an ice cream maker!! It’s a perfect treat for your boys!

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  16. [email protected] says

    Hi Dara. I’m new to your blog, am also in Canada (Vancouver) and just had to say how much I love your site – your photos are fantastic! Thanks for all the recipes, ideas and inspiration! I’ll be back regularly.

    Reply

  19. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    Have I ever mentioned that Almond Joy is my favorite candy bar? My most favorite in the whole wide world? That’s probably why I nearly lost my breath when I saw the title of this recipe! Wooohooo….I can’t wait to get some of this in a bowl with a spoon.

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      I feel the same way about Almond Joys. You just can’t go wrong with coconut and chocolate.

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  21. Aggie says

    I love your post! It is so bittersweet! I do love the fall routine though, my kids are still young so homework has not hit us hard. I hope it stays that way (fingers crossed!) for a long time! 🙂

    Almond Joy is one of my favorite candy bars! This ice cream looks fantastic!!

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      THanks, Aggie. Fall is one of my favorite times, too. But, darn it, I am still missing those munchkins.

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  22. Drick says

    yum, this is the most fulfilling and satisfying post I have read in a long time… I mean, really, what is there to life better than sharing an ice cream cone and bonding memories with your children, and not just any cone mind you, one of the best… Dara, it touches me to see this passion with your children, my mom did for us and we have never taking for granted those memories she left… taking a shortcut in order to spend more quality time, we all know the answer if that was ever posed a question during her time… love the recipe and loving you more with each read…

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      Thank you so much, Drick. Your comment touched me to the core. I appreciate you so much!

      Reply

  31. Pretend Chef says

    This ice cream sounds so delicious. My guy took us to Cold Stone Creamery last night and I wish I would have had this post as my inspiration. Almond Joys at Halloween make me giddy. I think I am anxious for the day my son starts school. I know the house just won’t be the same without him present for those couple hours a day. This would be a great treat to make the days better.

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  33. Dana says

    I recently saw little Almond Joy candy pieces, and have been craving the almond/coconut/chocolate combo ever since. I bet this delicious looking ice cream would do the trick!

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  42. Monet says

    My dad’s favorite candy is almond joy. Now I’m thinking about him and craving ice cream! Thank you so much for sharing yourself with me tonight. I’m about to go to sleep and I consider it a pleasure to end my “internet day” with a visit to your site. Much love from Austin!

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  45. Kita says

    Oh! What an awesome back to school treat! Im long out of school, but I can pretend for a bit if it gets me a scoop of this awesome sounding ice cream. 😀

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  48. Donna says

    When I was a teenager, I worked at Baskin Robbins and Coconut Almond Fudge iced cream was and still is my very favorite ice cream of all time. This looks like a perfect reproduction and I can’t wait to try it!

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