Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips Recipe

This homemade dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate chips is creamy and rich in flavor. It’s a no-churn ice cream that is whipped up in 5 minutes!

If you want an easy homemade ice cream you can make without an ice cream machine, this dulce de leche version is perfect. It uses just a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes.

I used store-bought dulce de leche for convenience — a ready-made caramel that adds deep, caramelized flavor without extra effort. It’s a great shortcut when you want something homemade fast.

How to make dulce de leche ice cream?

This recipe takes about 5 minutes of active time and requires only three ingredients: heavy whipping cream, dulce de leche (or caramel), and chocolate chips.

Start by whipping the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the dulce de leche until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored. Finally, gently stir in the chocolate chips.

Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container with a lid and freeze until firm. Using a container with a lid protects the ice cream from other freezer odors and helps it set evenly.

One of the best things about this no-churn dulce de leche ice cream is that it remains scoopable soon after you remove it from the freezer, making it easy to serve straight away.

Other homemade ice cream recipes you might enjoy:

Blueberry Ice Cream
Blackcurrant Ice Cream
Pistachio & Mint Ice Cream
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream

I usually enjoy this caramel ice cream with a spoon, but it also tastes great on a cone. Choose whatever you prefer—spoon or cone.

Good to know:

Adjust the amount of chocolate chips to taste — add more for extra crunch or omit them if you prefer a smoother texture.
You can tweak the sweetness by adding more or less dulce de leche, though the recipe as written is pleasantly sweet.
If you prefer, use homemade caramel instead of store-bought dulce de leche — either will work well.

Check out our video for how to make Dulce de Leche Ice Cream:

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips

This dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate chips is creamy and rich in flavor thanks to dulce de leche. It’s a no-churn ice cream that is whipped up in 5 minutes!

Prep Time: 5

Freezing: 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: 3 Portions (1 pint – 460ml)

Author: Julia

Ingredients

1 cup Heavy Cream (250 ml)
½ cup Dulce de Leche / Caramel (125 ml)
¼ cup Chocolate Chips (40 grams)

Instructions

In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the dulce de leche and fold gently until smooth and combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the mixture into a 17 oz (about 500 ml) freezer-safe container.
Cover with a lid and freeze until firm, at least 5 hours and preferably overnight.
Serve and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 349 kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 12 g (4%), Protein: 2 g (4%), Fat: 32 g (49%), Saturated Fat: 20 g (125%), Cholesterol: 110 mg (37%), Sodium: 40 mg (2%), Potassium: 59 mg (2%), Sugar: 9 g (10%), Vitamin A: 1200 IU (24%), Vitamin C: 0.5 mg (1%), Calcium: 69 mg (7%), Iron: 0.2 mg (1%)

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands, substitutions, and portion sizes.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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