Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Rich banana ice cream, decadent chocolate chunks, and crunchy walnuts create a mouthwatering dessert you won’t soon forget. This delightful recipe for Chunky Monkey Ice Cream is the perfect indulgence.

What is Chunky Monkey Ice Cream?

Once, like you, I saw this name and asked myself, “What is Chunky Monkey Ice Cream?” But with a sweet summer and plenty of delicious scoops, we can share the secrets of this delicious treat.

Developed by Ben & Jerry’s, this variety features banana flavored ice cream (monkey) with walnuts and fudge (chunky). And it has captivated taste buds for over 30 years.

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

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream Recipe

To make this chunky monkey ice cream recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• heavy cream
• milk
• sugar
• kosher salt
• vanilla extract
• very ripe bananas
• walnut
• chocolate chips
• coconut oil or vegetable oil

chunky monkey ice cream

Start by whisking together the cream, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add them to the ice cream mixture and stir or whisk to combine.

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

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

Then let the chocolate sit at room temperature until the ice cream has finished stirring. Do not add to ice cream while it is still warm.

Scoop the resulting ice cream into an airtight container, sprinkle chocolate on each addition to the container, and sprinkle walnuts on each scoop. Stir lightly with the tip of a knife or spoon and drizzle the remaining chocolate over the ice cream. Place in freezer until ready to serve.

chunky ice cream

It’s hard to believe that ice cream was once made to be smooth and creamy. Personally, I love chunky ice cream flavors that add texture and depth, like this dreamy chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream recipe.

I may have also stash a pint or two of cookies and cream ice cream for my kids. And the berry flavor of this blueberry chocolate chunk recipe is one of my favorite his.

You can’t go wrong with the classic chocolate chip cookie dough. But if you love cookies, I highly recommend trying Monster Cookie Ice Cream too!

Also, if you reach the recipe card and find that your bananas aren’t ripe enough, know that hope isn’t lost.If you don’t have bananas you can find yourself in these brownie with walnutsAnd it’s still a win!

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