Cherry Ice Cream Bars are sweet, creamy, and are dipped in dark chocolate for a rich, decadent flavor combination! They're made with only a few simple ingredients like tart cherry juice, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and almond butter. Enjoy this sweet treat all summer long!
Start by adding cherry juice, sweetened condensed coconut milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract into a blender. Mix on high for about 60 seconds.
Pour the cherry mixture into 12 small square silicone molds. Freeze for about 5 hours or until the bars are frozen solid.
Remove the bars from the silicone molds and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place them back in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate.
Add dark chocolate chips and coconut oil into a small microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second increments until smooth and creamy. (Stirring in-between each time you heat.)
Use a fork to dip each cherry ice cream bar into the chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off and place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all ice cream bars are covered. Store in the freezer until you're ready to enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
Save the leftover sweetened condensed coconut milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to make more popsicles or ice cream!
Make sure theice cream squares are frozen solid before removing from molds. It takes about 5-6 hours to freeze. (Depending on how big they are.)
If you have leftover Tart Cherry Juice, freeze it in ice cube trays to make smoothies or keep it in the refrigerator to make mocktails.
If there are a lot of foamy bubbles at the top of the cherry mixture, use a spoon to stir the mixture together before pouring into the molds.
After you add the chocolate coating, place the ice cream bars on a parchment paper lined baking tray to prevent them from sticking. Freeze for an additional 10 minutes to firm up.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover non-dairy ice cream bars should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer.** See full post for more information and helpful tips!