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This homemade chocolate ice cream has a creamy texture, a rich chocolate flavor and is guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I have a lot of ice cream recipes here on the blog. We are an ice cream loving family. When I recently realized I didn’t have a r chocolate ice cream recipe, I knew I had to do something about it.
Today’s recipe is the result and I think it has the perfect amount of chocolate, not too much and not to little! If you like more chocolate go ahead and add in some chopped up chocolate and chocolate sprinkles.
It would also be delicious with a swirl of peanut butter through it too – the possibilities!!
Ingredients Needed
- Whole Milk
- Whipping Cream. I like heavy cream.
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Cocoa Powder, unsweetened.
- Chocolate, optional. Use semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate. You can use chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream
- In a bowl, combine milk, whipping cream, salt and sugar.
- Whisk together to dissolve sugar.
- Add in cocoa powder and vanilla. Stir to incorporate well.
- Pour ice cream mixture into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer instructions.
- The last five minutes of processing time add in chopped chocolate if desired.
- Place ice cream into a freezer container and put in freezer to set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will homemade ice cream last in the freezer?
Stored in an airtight, insulated ice cream container it will last for a couple of weeks.
Do I have to use an ice cream maker?
This homemade ice cream recipe is designed to be made in an ice cream maker and is not meant to be a no churn ice cream.
What kind of ice cream maker do you use?
I use a Cuisinart 2 qt. ice cream maker. I then transfer the ice cream into this insulated ice cream container to let the ice cream harden up.
Chocolate Ice Cream Variations
- To make Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice cream, add in 1 cup of chopped chocolate, semi sweet or dark chocolate or use 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- If you don’t want chunks of chocolate but want additional chocolate, melt your chocolate in the microwave until it is a nice drizzling consistency. Add a few drops of vegetable oil if you need it smoother. Drizzle the chocolate in a nice thin stream into the ice cream the last five minutes of churning time. You will get a nice flaky chocolate.
- To make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, place teaspoons of peanut butter onto a baking sheet and freeze. After putting ice cream into a freezer container add frozen peanut butter balls and swirl through the ice cream.
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Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder good quality and unsweetened
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped chocolate semi sweet or dark, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl combine milks, sugar and salt. Whisk together well to dissolve sugar.
- Add in vanilla extract and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- Pour into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions.
- Five minutes before done processing add in chopped chocolate if desired.
- Place into a freezer container and allow to harden up for several hours.
Tips & Notes:
- To make Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice cream, add in 1 cup of chopped chocolate, semi sweet or dark chocolate or use 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- If you don’t want chunks of chocolate but want additional chocolate, melt your chocolate in the microwave until it is a nice drizzling consistency. Add a few drops of vegetable oil if you need it smoother. Drizzle the chocolate in a nice thin stream into the ice cream the last five minutes of churning time. You will get a nice flaky chocolate.
- To make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, place teaspoons of peanut butter onto a baking sheet and freeze. After putting ice cream into a freezer container add frozen peanut butter balls and swirl through the ice cream.
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Katie says
I think it’s only fitting I leave a comment finally. But I have made this recipe at least 6+ times! My husband is a huge fan of chocolate ice cream and I finally wanted to make some of my own. This recipe is delicious and easy to follow! Thank you so much! This is no our go-to chocolate ice cream recipe.
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
Love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed it.