Description
Indulge your chocolate cravings with this rich and creamy homemade chocolate ice cream recipe that’s easy to make and free of preservatives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If using, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir into the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve in bowls or cones, adding optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for best results. Chill your ice cream maker bowl overnight for creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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