Want to make vanilla ice cream to pair with it? Try my silky homemade vanilla ice cream recipe too!
The Best Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
This chocolate ice cream is the absolute best you’ll ever taste! It’s a staple in our summer dessert lineup, but it’s so tasty I find myself making it all year long. It always gets rave reviews when I serve it at parties. After one bite and you’ll never see store-bought ice cream the same! With a smooth, creamy base and a rich chocolate flavor, it’s delightful on its own but can also be added to sundaes, milkshakes, and all your favorite ice cream desserts. Finish it off with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce or homemade caramel sauce for a sweet treat that will cool you off even on the hottest of days!
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients
Heavy cream and whole milk – These are crucial to form the smooth, soft texture we want in ice cream. You can substitute the whole milk with 2% if preferred, it just won’t be as creamy.
Granulated sugar – In addition to sweetening the ice cream, sugar actually helps lower the freezing point, making the ice cream easier to freeze.
Corn syrup – You’ll find that this helps inhibit the crystallization of the ice cream. However, if preferred, you can just add more sugar in its place.
Dutch cocoa powder – This adds extra depth and richness that you won’t be able to achieve with regular cocoa powder.
Bittersweet chocolate – Melted down and mixed into the ice cream, this takes the chocolate flavor to a whole new level!
Egg yolks – Egg yolks are another vital ingredient that contributes to the texture of the ice cream and help thicken it. With these you’ll achieve professional-grade quality at home.
Vanilla extract – Use pure vanilla extract to enhance the rest of the ingredients. Imitation varieties won’t have the same effect.
Can I add mix-ins?
Yes, feel free to include all your favorite ice cream mix-ins, adding them to the ice cream in the last several minutes of churning. Some great options include:
Chopped nuts Marshmallows or marshmallow fluff Brownie chunks Cookie dough Chocolate chips Crushed Oreos Graham crackers Peanut butter, almond butter or cookie butter Chopped candy bars
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream
Equipment Needed
Medium Saucepan Microwave-Safe Bowl Medium Heatproof Mixing Bowl Ice Cream Mixer (I own the older model of this one and love it!) Airtight Container
Serving Suggestions
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying this chocolate ice cream recipe straight from a bowl or even directly from the container. However, you can also spruce it up by serving it in:
Cake or waffle cones Banana splits Hot fudge sundaes Ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip cookies
What can I do with the leftover egg whites? Before you toss them out, try including them in these egg white recipes. Can I make chocolate ice cream without an ice cream maker? Yes, this recipe will not work without an ice cream maker. There are other ice cream recipes out there that don’t require an ice cream maker. They usually say “no churn” in the title. However, I will admit that they’re just not the same. How do you prevent homemade ice cream from crystalizing? The secret ingredient is the corn syrup. This really helps reduce crystallization in homemade ice cream. Even just a few tablespoons in place of sugar can make a difference. How long does this chocolate ice cream recipe last? Homemade chocolate ice cream does not contain the same preservatives as store-bought options, meaning it doesn’t last quite as long. When stored properly in an airtight container, it will keep for 1-2 weeks in the freezer. Any longer than that, and it typically starts to become a bit icy.
More Ice Cream Recipes To Try
Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Salted Caramel Ice Cream Chocolate Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cannoli Ice Cream
