Description
Double chocolate ice cream delights chocolate enthusiasts with its rich, creamy texture. Cocoa and chocolate chunks create an indulgent dessert that satisfies intense sweet cravings. You’ll savor each spoonful of this luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Dairy Components:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Additional Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan, heating gently over medium temperature until the mixture becomes warm and smooth.
- Separately, whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then gradually introduce the warm milk mixture while continuously whisking to prevent curdling.
- Return the tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan, cooking and stirring until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately incorporate chopped chocolate, stirring until completely melted and creating a rich, glossy chocolate base.
- Blend in heavy cream and vanilla extract, ensuring a uniform consistency throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the chocolate custard for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to cool completely and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s guidelines, typically 20-25 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve texture.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until the ice cream firms up and reaches the desired scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Tempering eggs carefully prevents scrambling, ensuring a smooth custard base for the ice cream.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the dessert.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or a lower-fat milk alternative.
- Vegan adaptation possible by replacing dairy with coconut milk and using egg substitute or cornstarch to thicken the base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 44 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg