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Best Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe (+ Video)

Here’s a chocolate ice cream recipe that’s simple, but the results are great!

I was pleasantly pleased at how good it turned out!

As a chocolate lover, it is my go to ice cream for a simple chocolate indulgence.

Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

 

Serving Tip

Chocolate ice cream is great as is, but it is also very versatile.

Mix-ins

You can add mix-ins while the ice cream is processing.

This can include chocolate chips (yes! more chocolate), nuts, or fruit.

Just make sure that you don’t put any mix-ins that are bigger than a chocolate chip into your ice cream maker.

Bigger chunks can damage your machine.

Toppings

You can also dress it up with toppings for a delicious chocolate sundae.

You can add sauces: chocolate, caramel, or fruit based.

Whip cream adds a fancy touch and a complimentary texture.

Sprinkles, nuts, fruit, and shaved chocolate are other great ideas that can be added.

A custom made chocolate sundae always hits the spot.

Yes, Chocolate ice cream can be made even more tantalizing by adding toppings or mix-ins.

Chocolate Ice Cream

CHOOSE FROM 2 DIFFERENT ICE CREAM RECIPES

Below, you have 2 different ice cream recipes to choose from:

Custard style: with eggs, extra creamy!: Jump to Recipe

 

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Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe - With Eggs (Creamier!)

Custard / Cream Style
Simple and creamy - the chocolate lovers dream for an easy ice cream recipe.
Makes 1 quart of ice cream.
4.11 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened chocolate 2 oz
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • If you don't have an ice cream maker, click here.
  • In a double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate.
  • Add cocoa powder, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Using a whisk, stir in milk until smooth and blended.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually stir in sugar and whisk for 1 additional minute.
  • Pour about half of the milk mixture onto the beaten eggs.
  • Beat well to combine and then return the egg/milk mixture to the saucepan.
  • Continue to cook over low heat until mixture thickens and begins to stick to the back of your spoon.
  • Stir in cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Chill for 2 hours until cold.
  • Pour into your ice cream maker.
  • Mix in ice cream machine for 25-30 minutes or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, custard, homemade ice cream

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