Description
Indulgent double chocolate ice cream brings rich cocoa depths to creamy dessert lovers. Silky chocolate base and intense chocolate chunks promise delightful satisfaction for serious chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan, warming over medium heat until ingredients meld and sugar dissolves completely.
- Separately whisk egg yolks in a heat-resistant bowl, gradually tempering them by slowly streaming the warm milk mixture while continuously whisking to prevent curdling.
- Return the egg-milk blend to the saucepan, cooking over low heat and stirring consistently until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and incorporate melted chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Carefully strain the chocolate custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a silky texture, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to develop and the base to chill completely.
- Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, typically 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface, and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours until firm and scoopable.
Notes
- Ensure smooth texture by whisking constantly when tempering egg yolks to prevent scrambling and create a silky custard base.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for intense flavor and deeper chocolate notes that elevate the overall richness of the ice cream.
- Consider replacing heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative that maintains a creamy, indulgent consistency.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of caramel to customize the ice cream and add exciting textural elements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg