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Three scoops of homemade chocolate ice cream in a white bowl, topped with chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Indulge in this rich, velvety Chocolate Ice Cream recipe. Experience deep chocolate flavor in every creamy, homemade scoop.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 pinches of kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt until well combined.
    Whisking cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt for chocolate ice cream.
  • Gradually add the whole milk to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugars have dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
    Gradually adding whole milk to dry ingredients for chocolate ice cream.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to chill thoroughly.
    Covering the chocolate ice cream mixture in a bowl with plastic wrap to chill.
  • Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically about 15-30 minutes.
  • Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
    Churned chocolate ice cream in a container, ready to freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 131mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Chocolate Ice Cream
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