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the best homemade chocolate ice cream recipe

7-Ingredient Heavenly Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Crave


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins (includes chilling and freezing)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy homemade chocolate ice cream that’s easy to make with simple ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat until it simmers.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour half of the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously.
  3. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  6. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  7. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, strain the mixture before chilling.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until firm.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churned
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

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