Chocolate ice cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert made with cocoa or melted chocolate blended into a smooth custard or cream base. It has a deep, indulgent flavor that balances sweetness with a slight bitterness from the chocolate, creating a velvety treat loved by all ages.
Chocolate Ice Cream
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
10
minutesSilky, decadent, and intensely chocolaty, chocolate ice cream delivers a cool burst of sweetness with every spoonful. Its smooth texture and bold cocoa aroma make it a classic comfort dessert, perfect on its own or paired with brownies, fruit, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cream, cocoa powder, and half of the sugar. Heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour a small amount of the warm chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly. Then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Strain for extra smoothness if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely cold.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.
