Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes Very Chocolate Ice Cream 4.8 (663) 561 Reviews 63 Photos This chocolate ice cream is a rich, custard-style ice cream flavored with semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder. Submitted by Wendy Updated on April 30, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 63 63 63 63 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 quart Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This chocolate ice cream recipe is rich, sweet, creamy, and easy to make with just eight ingredients you likely already have on hand. Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade chocolate ice cream recipe: Milk: This easy ice cream recipe starts with a cup of milk. Sugar: Sweeten things up with ¾ cup white sugar. Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder gives this ice cream a chocolatey base.Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the ice cream taste salty. Egg yolks: This custard-like chocolate ice cream requires three lightly beaten egg yolks. Chocolate: Chopped semisweet chocolate takes the decadence up a notch. Heavy cream: You’ll need two cups of heavy cream. Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds complexity and enhances the flavor. Melissa Goff How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this chocolate ice cream: Bring the milk, sugar, cocoa, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan. Whisk ½ of the milk mixture into the yolks, return to the pan, and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate. Refrigerate in a chilled bowl until cold. Add the remaining ingredients, then freeze in an ice cream maker. How Long Does Chocolate Ice Cream Last? Store your homemade chocolate ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. To protect against freezer burn, top the container with storage wrap before securing the lid. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This is the easiest, richest, creamiest homemade ice cream I’ve made,” raves mandynoelle. “I followed the directions just as they’re written, put it in the ice cream maker, and what came out was chocolate magic.” “This is the richest, smoothest ice cream I've ever made,” according to Anthony Cherry. “I added a little malt powder to mine. Unbelievably good.” “Fabulous,” says MKT. “Perfect every time! This is my go-to recipe for the best rich, creamy chocolate ice cream. I use whole milk and pure cream.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 cup milk ¾ cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 3 egg yolk, lightly beaten 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place egg yolks into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture, then return to the saucepan. Heat and stir until thickened, but do not boil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour into a chilled bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cold, about 2 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in cream and vanilla. Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 1,016 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 353 Calories 27g Fat 27g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 353 % Daily Value * Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 16g 80% Cholesterol 161mg 54% Sodium 111mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 24g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 84mg 6% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 119mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.