I don’t have a sweet tooth, but when the weather warms up, I crave ice cream like a kid. It is my weak spot. While it’s easy to buy quality ice cream from the stores these days, I still enjoy making ice cream at home. This Super Rich Chocolate Ice Cream is my son’s favorite. It’s extra chocolatey, creamy, and tastes like truffles, but in an ice cream version. If you are a certified chocoholic and appreciate smooth homemade ice cream, then you must give this recipe a try!
What Makes This Recipe Special?
This chocolate ice cream requires standard ingredients to make. The quality of your chocolate and eggs does play a part in the result. What else? What makes it extra special? First, we’ll make caramel to add to the chocolate custard. It is an extra step, but it adds amazing notes of intense, buttery flavor. You can’t go wrong with caramel! Second, you’ll need to wait for 5 days before you can actually enjoy the ice cream. Five days? Yes, it’s not a typo. The flavor of the chocolate develops deeper as we let it chill, resulting in extra-rich and creamy ice cream for you to enjoy.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Dark chocolate (70% to 75% cacao) — I used Trader Joe’s dark chocolate because I happened to have a few bars in the fridge. They are decent enough, but please use the best gourmet chocolate you can afford. I believe the quality of your chocolate can make a difference. Whole milk Unsweetened cocoa powder — I recommend the Ghirardelli or Guittard brand. Large egg yolks Sugar (for yolks and caramel) Water Heavy (whipping) cream
How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream
Here’s a quick overview of the ice cream making steps. You’ll find my step-by-step instructions in the Recipe Card below.
Tips on Making The Best Chocolate Ice Cream
The quality of your ingredients matters! That includes the eggs, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. I mentioned them earlier, but they truly can make a big difference in chocolate ice cream. I included my recommended brands, but you can try different brands of cocoa powder and dark chocolate to see what works and tastes best for you. Add a flavor booster. Some people use a dash of vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, or espresso powder to give the chocolate ice cream a depth of flavor. For this recipe, I opted for caramel, as you know caramel makes everything taste 100 times better! Strain the mixture before the first chill. This is another extra step, but it guarantees a smooth, creamy texture.
I hope you enjoy making this heavenly-tasting chocolate ice cream recipe. The whole process is so rewarding that I promise you’ll make it more than once this summer.
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