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Classic Chocolate Ice Cream

Classic Chocolate Ice Cream prepared dish

Rich, creamy chocolate ice cream made with cocoa, melted chocolate, and a custard base for deep flavor and a smooth texture. This decadent frozen dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers.

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 25 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include egg yolks, unsweetened cocoa powder, strong brewed coffee, heavy cream.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 85 g unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cognac
  • 0.125 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half over medium heat until smooth.
  2. Add the remaining half-and-half, heavy cream, chopped chocolate, coffee, sugar, and salt, then heat gently until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is just beginning to simmer.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth and slightly lighter in color.
  4. Slowly whisk about one-third of the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 170°F to 175°F.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cognac.
  7. Let the mixture cool for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours until thoroughly chilled.
  8. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions, about 25 to 35 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze for 3 to 4 hours for a firmer ice cream.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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