Description
Indulgent, creamy, and packed with double the chocolate, this homemade ice cream is a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Whole Milk: 1 1/2 cups (helps form a creamy base without being too rich)
- Heavy Cream: 1 1/2 cups (adds luscious body and richness)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 3/4 cup (for deep, robust chocolate flavor)
- Bittersweet Chocolate (chopped): 4 ounces (melts into the base for a second layer of chocolate depth)
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup (sweetens and balances the cocoa’s bitterness)
- Egg Yolks: 4 large (create a silky custard and enhance texture)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (brings out the chocolate’s complexity)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (adds warmth and aroma)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place your ice cream maker bowl in the freezer at least 24 hours in advance.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cream, cocoa powder, and half the sugar until steaming. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar. Slowly pour some hot chocolate mixture into yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
- Assemble the Dish: Return everything to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Cook to Perfection: Strain the mixture into a bowl, stir in vanilla and salt, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Finishing Touches: Churn in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
- Serve and Enjoy: Freeze for 4–6 hours to firm up. Scoop into bowls or cones and savor every bite.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill the base overnight for smoother texture.
- Add espresso powder to enhance chocolate depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: double chocolate ice cream, homemade chocolate ice cream, rich chocolate dessert, frozen treats, creamy ice cream