Description
A rich and creamy homemade chocolate ice cream with deep cocoa flavor and a smooth, velvety texture, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until warm and cocoa dissolves.
- Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly pale.
- Slowly add a small amount of warm chocolate mixture to the yolks while whisking to temper.
- Return the tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan.
- Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill mixture thoroughly before churning for smoother texture.
- Add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips during churning.
- Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
