Description
This creamy homemade chocolate ice cream is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on hot days or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add the whole milk and heat until it simmers.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Temper the yolks by gradually adding the hot mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and cook until it thickens.
- If using, stir in the chopped chocolate off the heat until it fully melts.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, let it cool, then stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 180-240 minutes or overnight for the best flavor.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions for 20-25 minutes.
- Freeze the ice cream for at least 240 minutes before serving to set.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the best flavor. Ensure the mixture is completely cool before churning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: ice cream, chocolate dessert, homemade ice cream, summer treat