This dark chocolate ice cream will be a welcome treat on a hot summer day, with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a touch of espresso to give you a little pick-me-up!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
253 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine whipping cream and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ground espresso. Gently add chocolate chips and stir continuously until chocolate melts and is fully blended with the cream mixture, making sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Step 2
Stir in brown sugar until dissolved, reducing heat to low when the mixture starts to boil. Mix in cocoa powder until incorporated. Add butter; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Continue stirring over low heat until mixture is dark brown and smooth.
Step 3
Pass the mixture through a fine strainer to remove espresso granules, then pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.