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    Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes

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    By Alisa Fleming on May 19, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    You just let me know when I’ve posted too much chocolate, okay? With all of the “cream on cream” responses that I received for how you would enjoy my Dairy-Free Chocolate Whipped Cream recipe, I just knew it was time for some dairy-free chocolate ice cream cupcakes.

    Dairy-Free Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes - vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipe!

    Unlike similar recipes for chocolate ice cream cupcakes, these have a cookie base rather than cake. In fact, they’re infused with two types of chocolate in the crust, have a dairy-free chocolate ice cream middle, and I top everything with some mini chocolate chips because … why not?!

    And of course, these dairy-free chocolate ice cream cupcakes will be enjoyed by all. Don’t be concerned for a second about sharing these cool, creamy vegan goodies with friends, family and coworkers. They’re made with the most amazing ice cream ever (yes, dairy-free or not): So Delicious Cashew Milk Ice Cream. This frozen dessert is the hands down winner of my very unofficial “sheer bliss” award.

    Concerned about nut allergies at your celebration? No worries, they have coconut milk-based chocolate ice cream, too! And since these are no bake, they can be whipped up in minutes and enjoyed at gatherings throughout the summer without having to turn on your oven!

    Dairy-Free Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes - vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipe!This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free but the writing, opinions, recipe, photos, and apparent chocolate addiction are all me.

    Special Diet Notes: Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

    For nut-free, dairy-free chocolate ice cream cupcakes, simply use So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Cream rather than the cashew-based one.

    5.0 from 3 reviews
    Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes (No Bake!)
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    1 min
    Total time
    21 mins
     
    Melted chocolate and allergy-friendly chocolate cookies make up the cookie crust, while dairy-free chocolate ice cream and chocolate chips top this triple chocolate dessert. Please note that the prep time does not include freezing time.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 6 ice cream cupcakes
    Ingredients
    • 1½ pints So Delicious Creamy Chocolate Cashew Milk Ice Cream (see post above for nut-free)
    • 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips + additional for topping
    • 1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil (see note below)
    • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (I use about 9 Enjoy Life Double Chocolate Crunchy Cookies)
    • Coconut whipped topping (So Delicious CocoWhip or recipe below)
    Instructions
    1. Line a 6-well muffin tin with cupcake liners and remove the ice cream from the freezer to soften.
    2. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl (I melt it on HIGH in the microwave for 1 minute, then whisked to combine - do not overheat). Whisk in the oil.
    3. Place the cookie crumbs in a small bowl, add the chocolate-oil mixture and stir with a fork to evenly combine.
    4. Press the cookie mixture evenly into the cupcake liners. Place in the freezer.
    5. You can either stir the ice cream to evenly soften it, or place it in a bowl and whip with a hand mixer for just 10 seconds. You want it to still be frozen, but more spreadable like soft serve.
    6. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and top the cookie crusts with the ice cream, spreading to even it out. Return to the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to fully set-up.
    7. You can either pipe or dollop on the topping in advance and refreeze or top just before serving with the whip followed by some mini chocolate chips.
    Notes
    Coconut Whipped Topping / Frosting Option - If you can't locate CocoWhip, this makes a delicious stand-in that freezes well. Chill a good quality coconut milk (I use So Delicious Original Culinary Coconut Milk) overnight. Scoop 1 cup of the thick, coconut cream that sets up into a chilled mixing bowl. Add ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or extract. Whip with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    Oil Note - Do not use coconut oil. You need an oil that will remain liquid when frozen so that the cookie crust doesn't end up too hard.
    3.5.3229
    Dairy-Free Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes - vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipe!

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    36 Comments

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    4. Emily on May 23, 2016 4:54 pm

      These look amazing! Perfect for summer entertaining!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:13 am

        Thank you Emily! They are indeed great for potlucks and celebrations I think!

        Reply
    5. Florian @ContentednessCooking on May 23, 2016 7:15 am

      I love how easy those are. Perfect for all chocaholics! So delicious is amazing!

      Reply
    6. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) on May 23, 2016 7:08 am

      Wow. These look incredible! What a perfect sweet treat for a gathering (like, oh, I don’t know…Memorial Day!). :o)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:16 am

        Haha, indeed – I try to be timely with my recipes (try being the key word here, I often miss the mark!) 🙂

        Reply
    7. Christie on May 23, 2016 6:04 am

      I love this idea. Brilliant for a summer party.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:16 am

        Thank you Christie!

        Reply
    8. Nutrimom on May 22, 2016 3:00 pm

      I need these in my life 😉

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:17 am

        Yes, you do, you really do.

        Reply
    9. Colette on May 21, 2016 1:31 pm

      Alisa, these cupcakes look so pretty! And love them in the ladybug papers too!

      Reply
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    11. Lauren on May 21, 2016 10:53 am

      Ice cream cupcakes?! I LOVE this idea! They’ll be perfect for summer get togethers!

      Reply
    12. Lauren on May 20, 2016 10:15 pm

      I love them! they are sooooo tasty 😀

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:27 am

        That’s great! I’m so glad you like my recipe Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    13. Aimee on May 20, 2016 1:52 pm

      Ohhhhh myyyyy goooodddnnessss! These are absolutely perfect! YUM

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:29 am

        Thank you Aimee!

        Reply
    14. Elizabeth DiBurro on May 20, 2016 11:15 am

      Mmmmm….you had me at chocolate! Thank you for offering a nut-free version of this too! I think my son would really enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:29 am

        Yes, I usually have myself at chocolate, too, Elizabeth 🙂

        Reply
    15. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog on May 20, 2016 10:50 am

      These look so good! They’d definitely make a great summer treat 🙂

      Reply
    16. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com on May 20, 2016 9:26 am

      “Don’t be concerned for a second about sharing these cool, creamy vegan goodies with friends, family and coworkers”??????
      I am concerned because I don’t want to share! lol
      They look great. Kind of like ice-cream cheesecakes.The crunchy cookie base sounds delicious with the creamy ice-cream and they are so cute!
      I love So Delicious ice-cream. In fact I just finished some of the Salted Caramel Cashew Cluster one last night, and no I didn’t share! lol

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 8:30 am

        I know what you mean Mel! Sometimes I really don’t want to share myself. When I have the SD Creamy Cashew in the freezer, I hide it!

        Reply
    17. Jenn on May 19, 2016 6:59 pm

      So Delicious Cashew Milk ice creams are my FAVE!!! So amazing…as are these cupcakes! Love that cookie base too.

      Reply
    18. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite on May 19, 2016 6:46 pm

      Ok, these are adorable!!! Love them. And anything chocolate of course is a win for me!

      Reply
    19. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on May 19, 2016 2:49 pm

      These rock!!! Better than ice cream cake I think! Cupcakes are just more fun 😉

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 19, 2016 4:26 pm

        Agreed! Way more fun.

        Reply
    20. Becky Striepe on May 19, 2016 2:15 pm

      These look so good, Alisa! I love that it’s a cookie base. Reminds me of the whale-shaped ice cream cakes I used to get for my birthday as a kid!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 19, 2016 4:27 pm

        Thanks Becky! Those sound very cool. I’ve never seen a whale-shaped cake!

        Reply
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