Indulge in this homemade double chocolate ice cream, featuring a rich cocoa base and chunks of real chocolate. Perfectly smooth, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey!
Author:Katy
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:6 hours (including chilling & freezing)
Yield:6 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Churned
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat milk, heavy cream, and cocoa powder over medium heat until steaming. Do not boil.
Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and thick.
Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Strain through a sieve, let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Freeze until firm before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
For extra richness, add chocolate chips or a fudge swirl before freezing.