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Chocolate ice cream topped with flaky sea salt in a white ramekin; the salt flakes and chocolate chips are lying near the ramekin.

Chocolate ice cream

This mouthwatering homemade chocolate ice cream recipe is made with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate and has a very rich chocolate flavor. The recipe can be made using an ice cream maker or using a no-churn method.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling and freezing: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Container

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 150 g white granulated sugar
  • 100 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
  • 500 ml heavy cream cold

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add the egg yolks, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk well until a homogenous paste-like mixture has formed.
  • Add the milk and heat over medium to medium-low heat stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and leaves a thick film on the back of the spoon. Do not let the mixture boil by controlling the heat.
  • Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down for 5 minutes at room temperature. Then, add the chocolate and mix well until fully incorporated.
  • Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, ensuring that it touches the surface, and leave it to cool down to room temperature. Speed up the process by placing the mixture in the fridge or freezer, but don’t let it cool down lower than room temperature.
  • Whip up the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Add the egg mixture to the whipped cream and whisk until homogeneous in consistency.
  • Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, transfer the soft ice cream to a container, close it tightly, and refrigerate further until the ice cream is at desired consistency.
  • To make no-churn ice cream, transfer the whipped cream and egg yolk mixture into an air-tight container or in a container and close it with plastic wrap to they touch each other, and place it in the freezer for 4 hours or overnight. I use a loaf pan and plastic wrap.

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Notes

Freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate ice cream
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
406
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
172
mg
57
%
Sodium
 
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
198
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1102
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
94
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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