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Chocolate Ice Cream (Made with Real Chocolate)

prep time:15 minutes
total time:4 hours 35 minutes
This isn't the cheap, icy chocolate ice cream you might remember from childhood. It's a rich, custard-free base (meaning no eggs) made by melting real semi-sweet chocolate chips directly into hot cream and cocoa powder. The result is a dense, fudge-like treat that tastes more like a frozen truffle.
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~1.5 quarts)

  • 2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk

Instructions

  • Combine cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk constantly until mixture gently simmers.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Add vanilla and milk, whisking until smooth.
  • Cool base at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate base for 4 hours until completely cold.
  • Churn in ice cream machine until soft-serve consistency.
  • Freeze for additional 4 hours for scoopable texture.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.