Description
A rich, creamy homemade chocolate ice cream made with cocoa and chocolate for intense flavor. With a smooth texture and velvety mouthfeel, this easy dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Whole Milk 1 cup (250ml)
Corn Starch 4 teaspoons
Heavy Cream 1 cup (250ml)
Evaporated Milk 1 cup (250ml)
Sugar 2/3 cup (130g)
Light Corn Syrup 2 tablespoons (60g)
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/3 cup (35g)
Chocolate 3 ounces (85g) chopped, bittersweet or semisweet
Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the slurry by mixing a few tablespoons of milk with corn starch until smooth.
Heat remaining milk, cream, evaporated milk, sugar, and corn syrup in a 4-quart saucepan.
When mixture reaches a moderate boil, whisk in cocoa powder and cook 4 minutes.
Whisk in corn starch slurry, cook 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in chocolate until melted, then add sea salt and vanilla extract.
Chill mixture completely before churning in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
Freeze until firm (4-6 hours).
Notes
Use natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder for best results.
For a richer flavor, substitute vanilla extract with chocolate extract.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg