{"id":14709,"date":"2022-06-07T08:39:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=14709"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:46:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T19:46:03","slug":"international-chocolate-ice-cream-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/international-chocolate-ice-cream-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Chocolate Ice Cream Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>International Chocolate Ice Cream Day is celebrated annually on June 7th. This is the best day to satisfy your cravings for a cold, sweet treat. No one can resist a good chocolate ice cream cone on an approaching hot summer day. If you can&#8217;t head to the store, learn how to make homemade ice cream to celebrate the day with this fun activity while staying out of the heat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Cream Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><ul><li>1 1\/2 cups whole milk<\/li><li>1\/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li><li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>2 cups heavy cream<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate Ice Cream Directions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><ol><li>In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until the sugar and cocoa completely dissolve.<\/li><li>In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.<\/li><li>Fold the whipped cream along with the vanilla extract into the cocoa powder mixture.<\/li><li>Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes so it is completely cold.<\/li><li>Give the ice cream base one more gentle stir and freeze about 1 1\/2 to 2 hours (according to the directions of your ice cream maker).<\/li><li>Remove your ice cream from the ice cream maker, place in an airtight plastic container, and store in the back of the freezer for at least an hour before serving.<\/li><li>Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? Great Wolf Lodge has a variety of sweet treats and activities to enjoy this summer. Explore a list of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/locations\">locations<\/a> to get planning your next trip! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Chocolate Ice Cream Day is celebrated annually on June 7th. This is the best day to satisfy your cravings for a cold, sweet treat. No one can resist a good chocolate ice cream cone on an approaching hot summer day. 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