Very Chocolate Ice Cream

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This chocolate ice cream is a rich, custard-style ice cream flavored with semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder.

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This chocolate ice cream recipe is rich, sweet, creamy, and easy to make with just eight ingredients you likely already have on hand. 

Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients 

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade chocolate ice cream recipe: 

  • Milk: This easy ice cream recipe starts with a cup of milk. 
  • Sugar: Sweeten things up with ¾ cup white sugar. 
  • Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder gives this ice cream a chocolatey base.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the ice cream taste salty. 
  • Egg yolks: This custard-like chocolate ice cream requires three lightly beaten egg yolks. 
  • Chocolate: Chopped semisweet chocolate takes the decadence up a notch. 
  • Heavy cream: You’ll need two cups of heavy cream. 
  • Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds complexity and enhances the flavor. 
close up view of chocolate Ice Cream in a glass container
Melissa Goff

How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this chocolate ice cream: 

  1. Bring the milk, sugar, cocoa, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan. 
  2. Whisk ½ of the milk mixture into the yolks, return to the pan, and stir until thickened. 
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate.
  4. Refrigerate in a chilled bowl until cold. 
  5. Add the remaining ingredients, then freeze in an ice cream maker.

How Long Does Chocolate Ice Cream Last? 

Store your homemade chocolate ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. To protect against freezer burn, top the container with storage wrap before securing the lid. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is the easiest, richest, creamiest homemade ice cream I’ve made,” raves mandynoelle. “I followed the directions just as they’re written, put it in the ice cream maker, and what came out was chocolate magic.”

“This is the richest, smoothest ice cream I've ever made,” according to Anthony Cherry. “I added a little malt powder to mine. Unbelievably good.”

“Fabulous,” says MKT. “Perfect every time! This is my go-to recipe for the best rich, creamy chocolate ice cream. I use whole milk and pure cream.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Very Chocolate Ice Cream

(657)
close up view of chocolate Ice Cream in a glass container
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 quart

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 egg yolk, lightly beaten

  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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

  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.

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

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

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

    close up view of chocolate Ice Cream in a glass container
    Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
27g Fat
27g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 119mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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