Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade chocolate ice cream made from scratch! This recipe is simple and delivers a silky smooth texture with the perfect balance of cocoa flavor. No need for an ice cream maker – just a few ingredients and you’ll have a decadent treat!
✨ Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
✨ Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Ice Cream Base:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add the milk and heavy cream and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm (but not boiling). Remove from heat.
2️⃣ Temper the Egg Yolks:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs. Gradually add the rest of the warm mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly.
3️⃣ Cook the Custard:
Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to let it boil.
4️⃣ Add the Chocolate:
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate until fully melted and incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
5️⃣ Cool the Mixture:
Pour the custard into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to chill thoroughly.
6️⃣ Churn the Ice Cream:
If you have an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into the machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container, cover, and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture with a fork to break up any ice crystals. Continue until the ice cream reaches a creamy, firm consistency (this may take 3-4 hours).
7️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Once the ice cream is fully set, scoop into bowls or cones, and enjoy the smooth, rich chocolate flavor of your homemade treat!
💡 Tip: For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle warm fudge sauce or add chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or nuts as mix-