Description
Indulgent double chocolate ice cream beckons chocolate enthusiasts with its rich, creamy layers of intense cocoa pleasure. Cool summer moments become magical when smooth chocolate swirls melt deliciously on your palate, promising pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, melted
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Dairy Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a rich, velvety custard base by combining milk, cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan, warming the mixture gently to dissolve ingredients without scorching.
- Carefully temper egg yolks by slowly introducing a small portion of the warm liquid, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth texture.
- Return the egg-infused mixture to the saucepan, cooking on low heat while stirring consistently until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Incorporate melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until completely smooth and integrated, releasing a deep, luxurious chocolate aroma.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any potential lumps, creating an ultra-silky base for the ice cream.
- Thoroughly chill the custard in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the mixture to cool completely.
- Process the chilled custard in an ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s specific churning instructions to achieve a creamy, aerated consistency.
- Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface and freezing until it reaches a firm, scoopable texture.
Notes
- Tempering eggs carefully prevents scrambling, ensuring a smooth custard base for the ice cream.
- Using high-quality dark chocolate dramatically enhances the rich, deep chocolate flavor of the dessert.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly before churning helps create a creamier, more luxurious texture with smaller ice crystals.
- For a dairy-free version, swap milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk, maintaining the same rich chocolate experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg