Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate homemade chocolate ice cream experience with this easy and decadent recipe. Rich, creamy, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor, it’s perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy nights in. With just a few high-quality ingredients and simple steps, you can create a velvety dessert that rivals your favorite ice cream parlor. Whether enjoyed on its own or adorned with toppings like whipped cream, nuts, or fresh fruit, this chocolate ice cream is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, and cocoa powder. Heat until simmering; remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until melted.
- Dissolve 3/4 cup of sugar into the warm mixture over low heat.
- Whisk remaining sugar with egg yolks until light; gradually mix in warm milk mixture.
- Return custard to heat, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat a spoon; strain into an ice bath.
- Chill custard thoroughly before pouring into an ice cream maker and freezing according to instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg