Who doesn’t love chocolate? And who can resist a scoop of creamy, delicious ice cream? Combine the two and you’ve got a mouth-watering dessert that’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Here’s a recipe for chocolate ice cream that you can make at home:.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll need:.

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2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
4 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

Here’s how to make the chocolate ice cream:.

Combine the cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. This will temper the yolks and prevent them from scrambling when you add them back to the hot cream mixture.
Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture and return to medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping the bottom of the pot, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the bowl and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Add the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours, until firm.

Serving Ideas

There are endless ways to enjoy this delicious chocolate ice cream. Here are a few ideas to get you started:.

Serve scoops of ice cream in bowls or cones. Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or fresh berries.
Make sundaes by layering ice cream with hot fudge, caramel sauce, nuts, and other toppings.
Use the ice cream to make ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip cookies or brownies as the base.
Mix the ice cream with milk in a blender to make a chocolate milkshake.