Description
Indulgent double chocolate ice cream blends rich cocoa and velvety chocolate for a luxurious dessert. Creamy textures and deep flavors invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine milk, heavy cream, and cocoa powder in a saucepan, warming over medium heat until steaming, avoiding boiling point.
- Vigorously beat egg yolks with sugar until mixture transforms into a pale, luxurious cream with thick consistency.
- Gradually introduce warm milk mixture into egg yolks, continuously whisking to prevent curdling and maintain smooth texture.
- Transfer combined liquid back to saucepan, cooking on low heat while stirring consistently until mixture develops a custard-like thickness.
- Remove from heat, incorporating chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Pour mixture through fine-mesh strainer to eliminate potential lumps, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate custard for minimum 4 hours, ensuring thorough chilling for optimal ice cream texture.
- Process chilled mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s recommended churning time and technique, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer freshly churned ice cream to freezer-safe container, allowing to solidify for 2-3 hours before serving for perfect scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for rich, intense flavor depth.
- Temper egg yolks slowly to prevent scrambling and ensure silky smooth texture.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check custard temperature around 175°F for perfect consistency.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives by substituting coconut milk and using vegan chocolate for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg