This chocolate ice cream recipe is the easiest ice cream recipe ever! It doesn’t require any specialized equipment like an ice cream maker, so it can literally be made by anyone. Despite its simplicity, it is a wonderfully rich and chocolaty dessert that every chocolate lover will enjoy.
To make the chocolate ice cream, a chocolate custard gets made on the stove with sugar, cocoa powder, milk, chocolate, eggs, and heavy cream before it is poured into a baking dish and placed in the freezer until it is set. The resulting ice cream is so creamy and rich in chocolate flavour.
What is Chocolate Ice Cream?
Chocolate ice cream is ice cream that is flavored with chocolate. Often, it will be churned in an ice cream maker, but this version can simply be placed in a baking dish to set in the freezer, and it won’t form ice crystals due to the way the chocolate custard is made.
Chocolate ice cream is undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular ice cream flavors but many brands use artificial chocolate ingredients to impart color and flavor. With this homemade chocolate ice cream, you can ensure your version uses high-quality chocolate including cocoa powder and luscious dark chocolate.
Pro Tips
- Gradually whisk the hot mixture into the egg yolks to ensure they don’t curdle.
- Continuously whisk the chocolate custard on the stove to ensure it doesn’t scorch.
- Finely chop the chocolate which will help it melt into the custard more easily.
- If you find that your custard has curdled a little, you can pour it through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the clumps.
- The chocolate ice cream should only need 8 hours to set. However, if you find it has set up too firmly, you can allow it to sit on the counter for a few minutes before you scoop it out to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Serve Chocolate Ice Cream?
To serve your chocolate ice cream, simply scoop it into bowls and serve it as it is. Alternatively, you can top it with fresh berries, nuts, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce to make it more decadent.
Can I Add Mix-ins to Chocolate Ice Cream?
Yes, if you would like to add some extra pizazz to your chocolate ice cream, once you have made your custard and it has set up in the freezer a little bit, you can mix in some extra ingredients. Smarties or m&ms, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, cookie dough, marshmallows, or crushed graham crackers would all be delicious options.
Do I Need an Ice Cream Maker to Make Chocolate Ice Cream?
No, an ice cream maker isn’t necessary to make this chocolate ice cream recipe. Since this recipe is made with a very rich and velvety custard, it won’t crystallize in the freezer in the same way that other ice cream bases will.
Can I Add Other Flavors to Chocolate Ice Cream?
Yes, you can! If you would love the taste of chocolate and orange, you can add some orange zest into the chocolate custard to impart an orange flavor into the ice cream. Alternatively, you can add some instant coffee as coffee really enhances the taste of chocolate.
How to Store Chocolate Custard Ice Cream
This chocolate ice cream is best stored in a sealed container in the freezer once it is set. It should keep well for up to 2 to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Chocolate Custard Ice Cream
In a bowl, mix ¾ cups of the sugar with the cocoa powder.
In a bowl, mix ¾ cups of the sugar with the cocoa powder.
Place the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the cocoa mixture. Bring it to a simmer and cook it for 5 minutes, while continuously stirring it.
Place the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the cocoa mixture. Bring it to a simmer and cook it for 5 minutes, while continuously stirring it.
Stir in the chocolate until it is melted.
Stir in the chocolate until it is melted.
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar.
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar.
Whisk part of the milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture before adding it back into the pot.
Whisk part of the milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture before adding it back into the pot.
Whisk in the cream and cook the mixture until it is thickened.
Whisk in the cream and cook the mixture until it is thickened.
Pour the mixture into a dish and place it in the freezer until it is set, about 8 hours.
Pour the mixture into a dish and place it in the freezer until it is set, about 8 hours.
Scoop and serve the ice cream in dessert glasses.
Scoop and serve the ice cream in dessert glasses.
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