Description
Enjoy the rich and creamy taste of this homemade chocolate ice cream. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, this dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and fine sea salt. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
- In a small bowl, add chopped dark chocolate and pour a ladleful of hot milk over it to melt.
- Slowly drizzle hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. Repeat until well combined, then pour back into the saucepan. Cook until it reaches 170-175°F, thickening slightly.
- Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the cooled custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In an ice cream container, layer half of the mixture, then drizzle 3 tablespoons of warmed fudge sauce and swirl gently. Add the remaining ice cream and another layer of fudge on top.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm and scoopable.
Notes
For a smoother texture, consider adding the light corn syrup even though it’s optional.
Make sure the ice cream mixture cools completely before churning for the best results.
Serve in homemade waffle cones for a delightful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg