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Stir it several times before it freezes solid, then continue freezing until firm.

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Chocolate-Amaretto Ice

Name: Chocolate-Amaretto Ice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa; 2 cups (1 pint) light cream or half-and-half; 2 tablespoons Amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur); Sliced almonds, optional

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 10 min active time

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Chocolate-Amaretto frozen dessert scoops garnished with sliced almonds

A frozen chocolate and almond liqueur dessert made with cocoa, light cream, and Amaretto.

Helpful Tips

Stir the mixture several times as it freezes so it firms evenly.

THE RECIPE

Chocolate-Amaretto Ice

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

ChillUntil firm

Yield4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
2 cups (1 pint) light cream or half-and-half
2 tablespoons Amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
Sliced almonds, optional

Instructions

Stir together the sugar and cocoa in a small saucepan; gradually stir in the light cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and hot. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto. Pour into an 8-inch square pan. Cover and freeze until firm, stirring several times before the mixture freezes. Scoop into dessert dishes and serve frozen. Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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