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chocolate ice cream

Ultimate Chocolate Ice Cream

5 from 1 vote
A rich and creamy homemade chocolate ice cream featuring a cooked custard base and loaded with chewy brownie chunks. The perfect decadent dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream Provides a rich, creamy texture
  • 1 cup whole milk Balances the heavy cream
  • ¾ cup Dutch processed cocoa powder Sifted to prevent lumps
  • 5 large egg yolks Creates the smooth custard emulsion
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Keeps the ice cream scoopable
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup brownie pieces Optional mix-in for texture

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream maker For churning the base
  • 1 Saucepan For cooking the custard
  • 1 Fine mesh sieve To strain the base
  • 1 Whisk For tempering the eggs

Method
 

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
    whisking egg yolks and sugar
  2. Heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges.
  3. Slowly pour half a cup of the hot dairy mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Pour the tempered eggs back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the custard coats the back of a spoon.
    cooking chocolate ice cream custard base
  5. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl, stir in the vanilla, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
  6. Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer instructions until thick.
    pouring chocolate base into ice cream maker
  7. Layer the churned ice cream into a container with the brownie pieces, fold gently, and freeze until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store covered in the freezer for up to one month. Press parchment paper directly on the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming.

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