Dark Chocolate and Cardamom Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Dark Chocolate and Cardamom Ice Cream
45 min.
6
295kcal

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Indulge your senses with a scoop of our luxurious Dark Chocolate and Cardamom Ice Cream, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the rich, velvety taste of dark chocolate with the exotic warmth of cardamom. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an elegant twist on traditional ice cream. With just a hint of spice from freshly crushed cardamom pods and the fragrant essence of vanilla, every bite promises a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of decadent delight.

This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 45 minutes of your time—but it also serves six, making it an excellent choice for a dinner party or a special gathering with family and friends. With an impressive caloric count of 295 kcal per serving, you can relish each scoop with the knowledge that you are indulging wisely.

Imagine the joy of scooping into this smooth, creamy concoction, where the intense luster of 70% cocoa chocolate mingles harmoniously with the aromatic notes of cardamom. It’s an experience worth sharing, whether served as a charming finale to a meal or a refreshing afternoon treat. Ready your ice cream maker and treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that will surely become a favorite!

Ingredients

  •  cardamom pods 
  • 4.5 oz chocolate dark 70% ( cocoa solids)
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup caster sugar 
  •  vanilla pod 
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Then crush the cardamom pods with the flat of the blade of the knife.
  3. Place the milk in a separate pan and heat to just under boiling point, then add the sugar, vanilla seeds, and cardamom pods. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Using a strainer to catch the crushed cardamom pods, pour the milk into the melted chocolate and stir.
  5. Add the cream, stir well, and leave to cool at room temperature.
  6. Once cool, pour into an ice-cream maker and churn following the manufacturer's instructions. Keep in the freezer until required.
  7. From Green & Black's Organic Ultimate Chocolate Recipes: The New Collection edited by Micah Carr-Hill. Text © 2010 by Cadbury Holdings Limited; Photographs copyright © 2010 by Jenny Zarins. Published in 2010 by Kyle Books, an imprint of Kyle Cathie Ltd.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat63.3%
Carbs31.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.68
Glycemic Load
10.02
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.183043518792%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.37kcal
14.77%
Fat:21.11g
32.48%
Saturated Fat:12.62g
78.88%
Carbohydrates:23.97g
7.99%
Net Carbohydrates:21.46g
7.81%
Sugar:18.53g
20.58%
Cholesterol:37.92mg
12.64%
Sodium:24.11mg
1.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:17.01mg
5.67%
Protein:3.57g
7.15%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.14%
Copper:0.38mg
19.12%
Iron:2.66mg
14.77%
Magnesium:55.75mg
13.94%
Phosphorus:114.73mg
11.47%
Fiber:2.5g
10.02%
Vitamin A:495.03IU
9.9%
Calcium:75.34mg
7.53%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.94%
Potassium:233.72mg
6.68%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.34%
Vitamin D:0.81µg
5.41%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.53%
Selenium:2.98µg
4.26%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.76%
Vitamin K:2.6µg
2.47%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.11%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.93%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.41%
Source:Epicurious