German Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe (2024)

August 20, 2021 | 42 Comments

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This homemade german chocolate ice cream has all the flavors of German Chocolate Cake but in ice cream form! This recipe is paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, and vegan.

I love german chocolate cake. Its deep chocolate flavor mixed with coconut, it’s one of my favorite cakes!

I’ve been on an ice cream bing lately, and I decided to create german chocolate ice cream made with coconut milk.

The ice cream turned out so yummy. If you love chocolate and coconut, give this ice cream recipe a try!

How To Make German Chocolate Ice Cream

For this recipe, you’ll need one quart of full-fat coconut milk (approximately 32 ounces), 1/2 cup raw honey, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup desiccated coconut + more shredded coconut for topping.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well-combined and pour into an ice cream maker.

Freeze according to the ice cream maker’s manufacturer’s instructions. Set out for at three to five minutes before serving. Once the ice creams softened, it will scoop out effortlessly.

German Chocolate Ice Cream FAQ

Can I make this without an ice cream maker? Yes! Please follow the steps in my basic coconut milk ice cream instead of using an ice cream maker.

Homemade ice cream can be tough to scoop out. Is there a way to make it softer? Yes, leaving the ice cream out for a few minutes will help with the ice cream softening. Also, you could add egg yolks (2-3) or one tablespoon of vodka to the ice cream mixture, which will help soften the ice cream.

If you like this recipe, please try out my other coconut-based cool treats like:

Coconut Mint Ice Cream
Coconut Shake Recipe
Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Dairy Free German Chocolate Ice Cream

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Author: Tiffany – The Coconut Mama
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Ice Cream
Cuisine: Dessert
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 quart full fat coconut milk
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
extra shredded unsweetened coconut for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients together until well-combined and pour into an ice cream maker.
Freeze according to ice cream maker’s manufacturer’s instructions.
Top with shredded coconut before serving.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, use these instructions:

In a large bowl stir together the ingredients until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, place in the freezer.
Blend the frozen coconut mixture cubes in a food processor or a high-speed blender.
Transfer to a parchment-lined freezer-safe container and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
For a soft serve, serve right away. If you want a firmer texture, freeze for a few hours.
Set out of the freezer for at least 7 minutes before scooping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 scoop (1/4 recipe)

This recipe was originally published on February 18th, 2013 and was updated with new photographs and instructions on August 20th, 2021.

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42 Comments

TRONI
December 21, 2022 at 4:03 am
Superb!
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Queenie
July 11, 2022 at 11:55 am
I will try to answer metrics: 1/2 teaspoon is 5 ML. 1 tablespoon is15 ML. 1/2 cup is 4 ounces./150 ML. 1 cup is 8 ounces./250 ML.2 cups or 1 pint 16 ounces /450 ML. there are 8 cups in a quart 32 ounces/900 ML. hope this helps. I think you can look this up on Google like I did for degrees to C.
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theflowerspoint.com
January 21, 2022 at 10:49 pm
verry nice recipe
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AmbalaCakes
October 6, 2021 at 9:44 pm
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Very interesting
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AmbalaCakes
October 1, 2021 at 3:21 am
Very informative
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TheFlowersPoint
September 27, 2021 at 4:34 am
Very informative
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Winni
September 7, 2021 at 3:21 am
This sounds interesting. Is there any way to make it without ice cream maker?
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Jane
September 21, 2014 at 10:21 am
Is there anything could sub the shredded coconut with please. It is quite hard to get in the uk and the children aren’t keen on it.
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Stifft
June 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm
How would you substitute the egg for egg allergies?
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- Tiffany @ The Coconut Mama
  June 4, 2013 at 10:34 pm
  The eggs make this ice cream really creamy, but they are not needed. You can leave them out! 🙂
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  - Christina
    August 21, 2021 at 10:27 am
    I don’t see eggs in the ingredients list????
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    - Matthias
      September 19, 2021 at 10:20 am
      It’s optional somewhere else mentioned;-)
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Kitty
June 2, 2013 at 3:18 pm
What; is full fat coconut milk. what brand or recipe will give me full fat coconut milk?
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- WeAreNotAmused
  July 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm
  They just mean as opposed to “lite” or reduced fat coconut milk. Regular coconut milk can be bought in cans or in cartons. Look for the unsweetened varieties.
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  - Angelika Roseberry
    August 22, 2021 at 6:28 am
    is there any brand that does not have that strong coconut taste?
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Florence
March 21, 2013 at 10:33 am
This look awesome! Question, you don’t cook the mixture since there’s raw egg yokes?
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- Joanna
  May 24, 2013 at 7:01 pm
  Egg yolks are most nutritious when they are raw. If you are using eggs from free range chickens straight from the farm the risk of salmonella is next to nothing. I use raw eggs yolks frequently in ice cream and smoothies. I would not eat store bought eggs raw, though.
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  - Geri
    November 16, 2023 at 7:56 am
    Where are eggs in the recipe??
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    - Erin Higa
      December 7, 2023 at 3:13 pm
      There are no eggs in this recipe, but you can add 2 or 3 egg yolks to help make it soft and creamy if you would like.
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Paul German
March 16, 2013 at 11:14 am
Why is this named “German” chocolate?
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- Tiffany @ The Coconut Mama
  March 20, 2013 at 8:05 am
  Because it is similar to German Chocolate Cake 🙂
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Nikki
March 8, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Can I ge this as an eBook?
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- The Coconut Mama
  March 9, 2013 at 12:46 pm
  It is an ebook 🙂
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  - Marie
    August 21, 2021 at 10:48 am
    I wish your recipes were also in metric as the cup measures are so confusing. A different cup measure for flour and for sugar. A different measure for liquid. Most people use metric only U S A uses the cup measure. Very confusing to people like me.
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    - Lori
      August 27, 2021 at 12:21 pm
      Just for clarification, Myanmar and Liberia do as well. I can imagine it’s strange, and frustrating, (to be honest, I feel the same about metric measurements.😁)
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- Tiffany @ The Coconut Mama
  March 20, 2013 at 8:05 am
  Yes, it is an ebook 🙂
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Nicole
February 28, 2013 at 3:54 pm
There are egg yolks, how is this dairy free?
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- chicky
  February 28, 2013 at 4:04 pm
  For real…?!
  When was the last time you saw a cow lay an egg…?! 😉
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  - Milliann Johnson
    April 20, 2013 at 9:17 am
    lmao
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  - Dar
    January 25, 2022 at 7:38 pm
    Great answer 😃
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Candace Holmes
February 25, 2013 at 9:30 am
I can’t wait to try this!
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Katie
February 20, 2013 at 2:17 pm
I need to get an ice cream maker…so I can start making delicious recipes like this!
– Katie
girlmeetsnourishment.com
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Mistie Moore Jones via Facebook
February 18, 2013 at 11:31 pm
I *neeeed* this..
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Mistie Moore Jones via Facebook
February 18, 2013 at 11:31 pm
I *neeeed* this..
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The Coconut Mama via Facebook
February 18, 2013 at 11:02 pm
You can leave them out but the ice cream won’t be as creamy.
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- Erika
  July 12, 2022 at 5:25 am
  Can’t wait to try this one, but to be a truly “German Chocolate” ice cream, it needs pecans and coconut! I’m going to add them and see how it turns out. 😃 Love your recipes!
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  - Tiffany Pelkey
    July 13, 2022 at 2:52 pm
    Sounds delicious!
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The Coconut Mama via Facebook
February 18, 2013 at 11:02 pm
You can leave them out but the ice cream won’t be as creamy.
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Nicole Swanson via Facebook
February 18, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Is there anything I can use to replace the eggs? Chia seeds? Gelatin?
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