Dive into the world of homemade desserts with this easy and delicious Chocolate Ice Cream recipe, made without the need for an ice cream maker. This recipe offers a rich and creamy texture, combined with the deep flavor of dark chocolate, creating a luxurious treat that’s perfect for any chocolate lover.
Why You’ll Love This: This chocolate ice cream is not only incredibly flavorful but also easy to make. You’ll love the simplicity of the process and the gourmet quality of the end product, all achieved without specialized equipment.
Perfect Occasion: This homemade chocolate ice cream is perfect for hot summer days, family gatherings, or as a special treat after dinner. It’s also a great way to impress guests with your dessert-making skills.
Decoration Tips: Serve this ice cream with chocolate shavings, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.
Ingredients:
- 400ml cream
- 225ml milk (1 cup + 3 tbsp)
- 160g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (30g)
- 3/4 cup sugar (130g)
- 4 large egg yolks (5 if medium-sized)
- 1 packet vanilla
- A pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Heat half of the cream with cocoa until near boiling, then remove from heat and add chocolate. Stir until melted, then transfer to a bowl and mix in the remaining cream.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Add vanilla and strain into the chocolate mixture.
- Cool the mixture over an ice bath, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 45 minutes, blend the semi-frozen mixture for 1-2 minutes. Repeat 5-6 times.
- During the final blending, add chocolate chips, then freeze until set.
Enjoy your Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, a creamy and indulgent dessert that’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!
