Very Chocolate Ice Cream

This chocolate ice cream uses cocoa powder and melted chocolate in a custard base for an ultra-rich and creamy texture with amazing chocolate taste.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Place egg yolks into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture, then return to the saucepan. Heat and stir until thickened, but do not boil.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted.

Step 4

Pour into a chilled bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cold, about 2 hours.

Step 5

Stir in cream and vanilla. Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.