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Creamy Hazelnut Ice Cream Bars

Easy Home Cooking
Made with real hazelnut butter and rich white chocolate, these ice cream bars are soft, dreamy, and deeply flavorful. The dark chocolate shell adds a satisfying crack with every bite. Perfect for hot summer days, dessert trays, or a decadent freezer stash.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time + Assembly Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 small bars
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 210 ml heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 55 g hazelnut butter
  • 110 ml whole milk
  • 50 g milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 110 g white chocolate melted

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother texture

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the milk, milk powder, vanilla paste, and hazelnut butter.
  • Mix until smooth. Stir in the melted white chocolate and set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream with xanthan gum until slightly thickened.
  • Gently fold the cream mixture into the hazelnut base until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture evenly into silicone cupcake molds.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/hazelnut-ice-cream-bars/

Notes

  • Silicone molds make unmolding super easy—avoid rigid molds.
  • Don’t skip the milk powder—it adds creaminess and body.
  • Work quickly when dipping to prevent the ice cream from melting.