Bear Claw Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy chocolate ice cream filled with chocolate-covered cashews and swirled throughout with caramel sauce adds up to bowls of Bear Claw Ice Cream that no one can resist.

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Bear Claw Ice Cream Ingredients

• heavy cream
• milk
• cocoa powder
• sugar
• kosher salt
• chocolate chips
• vanilla extract
• caramel sauce
• chocolate-covered cashews

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Bear Claw Ice Cream

To make the ice cream base, combine the cream, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine and then heat over medium heat, stirring continually, until it comes together and begins to steam and simmer.

If you wish, you may increase the heat, but continue stirring non-stop. Do not step away at this point. Remove from the heat and immediately add the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate has completely melted.

Stir in the milk and vanilla. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely cold.

Pour the cold mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Scoop about a third of the churned ice cream into an 8″ square pan or loaf pan and drizzle generously with caramel sauce. Sprinkle cashews across the ice cream.

Repeat the ice cream, caramel, and cashew layers twice more. Place the container of ice cream in the freezer and allow the ice cream to harden for at least 2-3 hours before serving. Serve with additional caramel sauce and cashews for topping, if desired.

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