What is Chocolate Ice Cream?
Chocolate Ice Cream is a creamy, frozen dessert made with milk, cream, sugar, and rich cocoa or melted chocolate. It’s a timeless classic and one of the most loved ice cream flavors around the world.
🧾 INGREDIENTS
🍦 Base Mixture:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
🍫 Chocolate Flavoring:
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100g (about ½ cup) dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 4 large egg yolks (for custard-style richness – optional but recommended)
🧑🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Base
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Stir until smooth and sugar dissolves.
- Add chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat.
Step 2: Make the Custard (Optional but gives creamy texture)
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
- Slowly add about ½ cup of the hot chocolate mixture to the yolks, whisking continuously (tempering the eggs).
- Then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly (do not boil).
- Remove from heat.
Step 3: Finish the Mixture
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Churn the Ice Cream
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn as per the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
- Once thickened, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours for a firmer texture.
🍨 WITHOUT ICE CREAM MAKER (NO-CHURN METHOD)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100g melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, mix condensed milk, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
- Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight.
⏱ TOTAL TIME
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Chilling Time | 4–6 hours |
| Churning Time | 25 minutes |
| Final Freezing | 4 hours |
| Total Time | 8–10 hours |
📌 TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Add chocolate chips, brownie chunks, or nuts for texture.
- Use mint extract instead of vanilla for a mint-chocolate version.
- Want it darker? Use Dutch-processed cocoa and 70% dark chocolate.
- Sweeten naturally with honey or maple syrup for a twist.