Best Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    290 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

This is the BEST Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream recipe made with real chocolate AND cocoa powder for the most INTENSE chocolate flavor. Serve it plain or load it with chunks of soft brownie and a ripple of homemade fudge sauce for a decadent treat!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

  • 1 1/4 cup [fudge brownies] cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup [Hot fudge sauce] room temperature
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Instructions

  1. In a medium pan, combine the milk, cream, 3/4 cup of the sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and small bubbles start to appear around the edges of the pan.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs until they turn light in color.  Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to the eggs while beating on low speed or whisking by hand.
  3. When the chocolate mixture is hot, gradually whisk about 1 cup of the hot liquid into the eggs to temper them.
  4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot liquid and continue to cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture reaches 175° F or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, then transfer to a bowl or heavy duty zip tight bag and place in an ice water bath until completely cold. Alternatively, chill the ice cream base in the fridge overnight. 
  6. Once thoroughly chilled, pour the chocolate base in an ice cream maker. Insert the paddle attachment and churn until frozen and about the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. Fold in brownie pieces or other solid mix-ins right at the end, if using.
  7. Transfer half of the ice cream to a container, then top with half of the fudge sauce. Repeat with the remaining ice cream and fudge sauce. Freeze for at least 4 hours to cure for hard ice cream.

Notes

  • Yield: About 1 1/2 quarts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 579IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 579IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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