05/19/2026
Homemade Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Coconut Ice Cream
Homemade chocolate ice cream with a Hawaiian twist. Great for upcoming luau pool parties too!
Difficulty: Easy
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
¾ cup Macadamia nuts (chopped)
1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cocoa powder
½ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
Servings: 6-8
Directions:
1. Prep ice cream maker according to package instructions (i.e., freeze main bowl prior).
2. In a medium bowl mix sugars, cocoa powder, milk, cream, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
3. Turn on the ice cream maker and pour in refrigerated mixture. Mix for 20 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, add coconut by the spoonful, followed by the nuts. Serve immediate or freeze another 2 hours or until desired consistency.
