Chocolate Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Chocolate Ice Cream
45 min.
4
669kcal

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Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, a dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings while being both vegetarian and gluten-free. This luxurious treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself after a long day. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this decadent dessert and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

What sets this Chocolate Ice Cream apart is its deep, intense flavor, thanks to the high-quality dark chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder. The combination of creamy whole milk and heavy whipping cream creates a luscious texture that melts in your mouth, while the homemade caramel adds a delightful twist that elevates this dessert to gourmet status. Each serving is a delightful balance of sweetness and richness, with a caloric content of 669 kcal that makes it a truly indulgent experience.

As you embark on this chocolatey adventure, you'll find that the process of making ice cream from scratch is not only rewarding but also a fun way to bond with loved ones. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Your homemade Chocolate Ice Cream awaits!

Ingredients

  • ounces chocolate dark 70% 75% finely chopped ( to cacao)
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 13 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • kitchen thermometer
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Place chocolate in a medium metalbowl. Set bowl over a saucepan of barelysimmering water. Stir chocolate untilmelted and smooth. Set melted chocolateaside; let cool slightly.
  2. Whisk milk and cocoa powder in amedium heavy saucepan over mediumheat until mixture begins to boil; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat eggyolks and 7 tablespoons of sugar in another mediumbowl until very thick ribbons form, about2 minutes.
  4. Whisking constantly, graduallyadd hot milk mixture to egg yolk mixture.Return mixture to saucepan.
  5. Add meltedchocolate and whisk to blend. Stir overlow heat until slightly thickened andan instant-read thermometer registers175° about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer chocolatecustard to a large bowl and place overanother large bowl of ice water. Stir untilchocolate custard is cool.
  7. Bring remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and 2tablespoons water to a boil in a small heavy, deepsaucepan over medium-high heat, stirringuntil sugar dissolves. Boil, occasionallyswirling pan and brushing down sideswith a wet pastry brush (do not stir), untila dark amber color forms, about 5 minutes.Gradually whisk in cream (mixture willbubble vigorously).
  8. Whisk caramel intochocolate custard. Strain into a large container;cover and chill for 2 days.
  9. Process custard in an ice cream machineaccording to manufacturer's instructions.
  10. Transfer to another container; freeze for3 days before eating. DO AHEAD: Ice creamcan be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

Nutrition Facts

Calories669kcal
Protein7.96%
Fat49.88%
Carbs42.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.77
Glycemic Load
33.38
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.569999896314%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.65mg
Epicatechin
14.08mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:669.05kcal
33.45%
Fat:38.29g
58.9%
Saturated Fat:20.85g
130.33%
Carbohydrates:72.8g
24.27%
Net Carbohydrates:64.74g
23.54%
Sugar:57.39g
63.77%
Cholesterol:308.34mg
102.78%
Sodium:74.43mg
3.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:56.17mg
18.72%
Protein:13.75g
27.5%
Manganese:1.26mg
63.1%
Copper:1.17mg
58.65%
Phosphorus:436.7mg
43.67%
Iron:7.63mg
42.39%
Magnesium:165.83mg
41.46%
Fiber:8.06g
32.24%
Selenium:21.68µg
30.97%
Calcium:238.55mg
23.86%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23.2%
Vitamin B12:1.32µg
21.98%
Zinc:3.26mg
21.71%
Vitamin D:2.96µg
19.71%
Potassium:689.36mg
19.7%
Vitamin A:803.36IU
16.07%
Vitamin B5:1.48mg
14.81%
Folate:40.12µg
10.03%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.81%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.24%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.7%
Vitamin K:4.82µg
4.59%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.11%
Source:Epicurious