Name: Chocolate Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2/3 cup cane sugar; 1/8 tsp sea salt; 3 oz dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao chopped; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract

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Overview

Prep30 min

Cook5 min

Total35 min

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Ice cream maker
Saucepan
Whisk
Freezer-safe container

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Method

01

Freeze the bowl

Freeze your ice cream maker bowl for at least 12 hours before starting.

02

Combine the base

Combine the cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.

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Heat gently

Heat gently, whisking until smooth.

04

Melt the chocolate

Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until melted.

05

Add milk and vanilla

Stir in the whole milk and vanilla.

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Chill completely

Chill the chocolate mixture completely, for about 2 hours.

07

Churn

Churn according to your ice cream maker's instructions.

08

Soft stage

The ice cream will be soft immediately after churning.

09

Transfer

Transfer to a freezer-safe container.

10

Freeze firm

Freeze for several hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.

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Tips

NoteDon't rush the chilling step. Warm ice cream base and an ice cream machine are not friends.

NoteI also like using genuinely dark chocolate here. Milk chocolate makes the final flavor much sweeter and less intense.

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Nutrition

AllergensDairy

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Storage

FreezerUp to 2 weeks in a freezer-safe container; let it sit at room temperature a few minutes before scooping.

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Frequently asked

Do I need an ice cream maker?+

It's designed for one; without a machine you can freeze and stir the base every 30 minutes, though the texture will be icier.

Can I reduce the sugar?+

A little, but sugar keeps the scoop soft — cutting it too far makes the ice cream freeze rock-hard.

Chocolate Ice Cream

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment