Description
This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with a custard base of egg yolks, cocoa powder, and semisweet chocolate, this churned ice cream combines smooth texture with deep flavor, ideal for classic dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling. Stir in chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Temper the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper and avoid curdling.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually whisk the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture.
- Thicken Custard: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5–7 minutes.
- Finish the Base: Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Strain and Chill: Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, add a splash of espresso or coffee liqueur to the base.
- Fold in chocolate chips, brownie chunks, or nuts before freezing to add texture and variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
