Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe. Rich, creamy, and packed with chocolatey goodness, this ice cream is perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy nights in. With straightforward ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a gourmet treat right in your kitchen. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own ice cream and impress family and friends with its decadent flavor and smooth texture. Whether served on its own or as a delightful topping for cakes and pies, this chocolate ice cream will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, and cocoa powder. Simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until melted.
- Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar into the milk mixture on low heat.
- In a bowl, whisk remaining sugar with egg yolks until light; gradually add warm milk mixture while whisking.
- Cook custard over medium heat until thick enough to coat a spoon; strain into an ice bath to cool.
- Chill custard completely before pouring it into an ice cream maker and churning according to manufacturer instructions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 155mg