Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade Chocolate Ice Cream. This decadent frozen treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, especially on hot summer days. With a velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor, this ice cream is sure to be a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20–25 minutes.
Add the cream and milk, and whisk until combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa and 70% dark chocolate.
- Mix-ins like chocolate chips, brownie chunks, or nuts can be added after churning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg