Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade chocolate ice cream experience with our rich, creamy, and ultra-chocolatey recipe. This delightful treat is perfect for hot summer days, dinner parties, or simply when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine milk, cream, and cocoa powder. Simmer and then stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until melted.
- Add 3/4 cup sugar to the mixture and simmer to dissolve.
- In a bowl, whisk remaining sugar with egg yolks until thick; gradually incorporate warm milk mixture.
- Return custard to the pan and cook until thickened; strain into an ice bath to cool.
- Refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Pour custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions until soft-serve consistency. Freeze in an airtight container until firm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg