Chunky Monkey Ice Cream – Barefoot in the kitchen

Rich banana ice cream, decadent chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts combine to create an enticing dessert you won’t soon forget. This delicious Chunky Monkey Ice Cream recipe is the perfect treat.

What is Chunky Monkey Ice Cream?

I once felt like you when I saw that name and wondered, “What is Chunky Monkey Ice Cream?” But now that I’ve had many sweet summers and delicious balls under my belt, I can share the secrets of this delicious treat.

Developed by Ben and Jerry’s, this strain features chunks of walnuts and fudge (chunky) in banana-flavored ice cream (monkey). And it has been enchanting the taste buds for over 30 years.

But now you can make homemade chunky monkey ice cream in the comfort of your own kitchen to the delight of your family and friends.

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream Recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this chunky monkey ice cream recipe:

• whipped cream
• milk
• Sugar
• kosher salt
• vanilla extract
• very ripe bananas
• walnuts
• chocolate chips
• coconut oil or vegetable oil

Lumpy Monkey Ice Cream

Start by whisking together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Place the bananas in a smaller bowl and mash well with a fork. Add them to the ice cream mixture and stir or whisk to combine.

Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream stirs, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave for 90-120 seconds until tender. Stir to melt.

Then let the chocolate sit at room temperature while you finish whipping the ice cream. DO NOT add to ice while it is still warm.

Scoop the finished ice cream into an airtight container, drizzle chocolate and sprinkle walnuts over each scoop as it is placed in the container. Swirl lightly with a knife or the end of a spoon and drizzle the remaining chocolate over the ice cream. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.

Lumpy Ice

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