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Scoops of dark chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate shavings in a bowl on a white table.

Decadent Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Olivia Carter
If vanilla is your classic friend, chocolate’s the one who shows up with all the drama. This recipe is super rich, creamy, and uses dark chocolate and cocoa powder to bring all that deep chocolatey goodness.
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20 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill & Custom 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate ice cream
Servings 8 people
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream maker
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Heat cream, cocoa, and sugar together, then whisk in your chopped chocolate off the heat.
  • Temper those egg yolks and cook until they thicken nicely and smoothly.
  • Strain it, add vanilla, then chill for a few hours (good things come to those who wait).
  • Churn it up in your ice cream maker and throw in some mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for extra fun.

Notes

Choose the best dark chocolate you can find — trust me, your taste buds will thank you.