🍫🍦 Rich Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream: Irresistibly Creamy and Delicious
🌟 Ingredients (Serves 6-8):
For the ice cream:
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, well chilled
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional for decoration:
Chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Whipped cream
Hot chocolate sauce
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the base mixture:
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Add the condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Gently fold with a spatula using folding motions to avoid losing the air from the whipped cream.
Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is homogeneous.
2️⃣ Freeze the ice cream:
Pour the mixture into an airtight container or ice cream mold.
Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour during the first 2 hours to ensure a creamy texture. If you don’t have time to stir, freeze directly and let it rest for 6-8 hours or overnight.
3️⃣ Serve and decorate:
Remove the ice cream from the freezer a few minutes before serving to make it easier to scoop.
Decorate with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, whipped cream, or hot chocolate sauce if desired.
Enjoy this creamy and chocolatey ice cream!
💡 Tips:
Cocoa powder: Use high-quality cocoa (such as pure cocoa or Dutch-processed cocoa) for a richer and more intense flavor.
Store the ice cream in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 week. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
For a vegan version, substitute the heavy cream with a mix of coconut milk and the condensed milk with a vegan alternative.
📸 Don’t forget to share your Rich Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream!