Description
This Chocolate Ice Cream features a rich and creamy texture, made with simple ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, and dark chocolate. It’s a delightful treat that’s easy to make at home, ideal for summer gatherings or cozy evenings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until smooth.
- In another small bowl, add the chopped chocolate and pour one ladleful of hot milk over it to melt.
- Slowly drizzle a ladleful of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. Repeat with several more spoonfuls until the egg yolks are warmed. Then, pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook briefly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, avoiding boiling.
- Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Churn the cooled custard in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer half of the mixture to an ice cream container. Layer with 3 tablespoons of warmed fudge sauce, swirling gently with a knife. Top with the remaining mixture and another layer of fudge. Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm and scoopable.
- Serve in homemade waffle cones if desired.
Notes
Using high-quality chocolate enhances the flavor of the ice cream.
The optional corn syrup helps improve the texture and creaminess of the ice cream.
For a smoother texture, ensure the chocolate is completely melted before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg