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Frozen Margarita Time in Chocolate

Published: Jun 12, 2016 ยท Modified: Jun 23, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 6 Comments

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Last Updated on June 23, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Broken chocolate cup exposing ice cream.

It's frozen margarita time no churn ice cream

Surprise-not a drink! Just look at the back of any tequila bottle if you want a drink recipe. Letโ€™s start off by saying itโ€™s necessary for this recipe to be spirited. If you donโ€™t like alcohol in your recipes then I suggest you skip this one. The alcohol is necessary for the chemistry of this ice cream to turn out texturally soft and creamy (not hard as an icy rock like many no-churn recipes) and actually remind you of a real fresh margarita. I love science and some frozen margarita time.

No churn frozen margarita time ice cream.

You will also notice I donโ€™t give you measurements for the chocolate. Itโ€™s because this recipe makes over a quart of ice cream. You are not going to use it all unless you make like a gazillion chocolate cups. So go ahead and enjoy some of the ice cream on its own.

Frozen margarita time  ice cream cone in a margarita glass.

The point is to just make enough chocolate cups depending on how many people you would like to serve. Just roll with it and melt as much chocolate as you need. Use good chocolate, too.

Frozen margarita chocolate cups.

In my first go around with this idea I actually froze the ice cream, scooped it into bonbons, froze again and then dipped in chocolate and then froze again before decorating. It's a fussy process and who has time for fussy? I prefer the foil lined cups for ease and getting the whole thing done in one swoop. Enjoy and happy summer. Stay safe!

Broken chocolate cup exposing ice cream.

No-Churn Margarita Ice Cream Cups

Lisa Keys
Letโ€™s start off by saying itโ€™s necessary for this recipe to be spirited. If you donโ€™t like alcohol in your recipes then I suggest you skip this one. The alcohol is necessary for the chemistry of this ice cream to turn out texturally soft and creamy (not hard as an icy rock like many no-churn recipes) and actually remind you of a real fresh margarita. I love science. You will also notice I donโ€™t give you measurements for the chocolate. Itโ€™s because this recipe makes over a quart of ice cream. You are not going to use it all. You may just want to skip the chocolate cups and eat it as is or just make enough chocolate cups depending how many people you would like to serve. Just roll with it.ย 
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed mil
  • ยผ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange flavor liqueur
  • 1- tablespoon tequila
  • โ…›- teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • foil muffin cup liners regular size or mini
  • dark chocolate melted (candy melts also work)
  • white chocolate melted
  • finishing salt like maldon

Instructions
 

  • Pour sweetened condensed milk into a large bowl. (Scrape it all out of that can with a rubber spatula.)
  • Add lime juice, liqueur, tequila and salt.ย ย Using the spatula, blend mixture until it is well mixed and smooth.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat cream to just stiff peaks (do not over-mix or you will end up with butter).
  • Stir about a cup of cream into condensed milk mixture to lighten it up. Fold in remaining cream until fully incorporated.
  • Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 6 hours or as long as overnight.
  • In the meantime, coat foil muffin cup liners with a thin layer of melted dark chocolate; chill in the refrigerator.
  • When ice cream is ready fill chocolate cups leaving a small amount of room at the top. Smooth the top.
  • Pour more melted chocolate over the top and smooth to seal.
  • Drizzle with melted white chocolate and immediately sprinkle with finishing salt.
  • Store in freezer until ready to serve. ย 

Notes

May be made days in advance. Cover and store leftover ice cream in freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 703IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword chocolate cups, ice cream, lime, margarita, no churn, no-bake, tequila
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  1. Krista

    June 12, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    When I saw this on your Instagram, I was hoping you were going to post the recipe.
    School ends this week. Can't wait to be on vacation and try them.

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    • Lisa

      June 12, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      My friend, Eric, was the incentive for me to share the recipe. I do hope you give it a try and feel free to change up the flavors. I am thinking coffee and a little kahlua might be pretty darn good. I think of you all the time <3

      Reply
      • Krista

        June 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

        Thank you. It's been particularly rough lately. These made me think of teaching Aidan how to make us (adults) a mean margarita on our last Cinco de Mayo together. Lol

    • Lisa

      June 15, 2016 at 7:22 am

      writing about me and William has essentially saved me....write about Aidan privately or if you ever want to write & share his story here you are always welcomed to do that, too

      Reply
  2. Bill

    June 29, 2024 at 9:08 am

    Such a great recipe for summer fun. Love the ice cream all on its own.

    Reply
    • Lisa Keys

      June 30, 2024 at 10:27 am

      Glad you like it.

      Reply

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