Homemade Twix Ice Cream Bars Recipe

homemade twix ice cream bars with caramel chocolate layers

Homemade Twix Ice Cream Bars Recipe

This homemade Twix ice cream bar recipe layers buttery shortbread, creamy vanilla ice cream, gooey caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating into the ultimate frozen treat. Easy to make ahead, these bars are a crowd-pleasing summer dessert that tastes even better than store-bought.

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Course: Dessert, Frozen Treats

Cuisine: American, Copycat Candy Bar

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 25

Freezing Time: 4

Total Time: 5 10

Servings: bars

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $10 – $12

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Ice cream maker
Heavy-bottomed saucepan
Fine-mesh strainer
Instant-read Thermometer
Sharp knife

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
2 tablespoon heavy cream

Ice Cream Layer

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
6 egg yolks large
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon sea salt

Chocolate Coating

12 oz dark chocolate chopped
3 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Add cream. Press into baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
Heat milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Temper yolks, cook custard to 170–175°F. Strain, chill, churn. Spread over shortbread and freeze.
Melt sugar, add butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Cool slightly and pour over frozen ice cream layer. Freeze until firm.
Assembly: Layer shortbread, ice cream, and caramel. Freeze thoroughly, then cut into bars.
Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate and coconut oil. Dip frozen bars, allow to set. Freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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