Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream

Silky, rich chocolate crème churned into a decadent frozen dessert
Yield: Serves 6 | Total time: 6 hours (including freezing)

This indulgent chocolate ice cream blends melted chocolate, egg-yolk custard, fresh cream, and Bournvita for a nostalgic malty note. Finished with chocolate drops for texture, it's an irresistible dessert best enjoyed with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients

For the Custard Base

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup sugar

• 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

• Few drops vanilla essence

For the Chocolate Cream

• 150 g chocolate bar (semi-sweet or bittersweet)

• 2 tbsp Bournvita

• 2 cups fresh cream

• ½ cup chocolate drops or chips

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Method

Step 1: Melt the Chocolate

1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate bar until smooth.

2. Keep warm in the boiler while you prepare the custard.

Step 2: Make the Crème Custard

3. In a small heavy-bottom saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat.

4. Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.

5. Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking a small amount of the hot milk into them.

6. Gradually pour this yolk mixture back into the saucepan in a stream, whisking constantly.

7. Add vanilla essence and continue to cook gently, stirring, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not allow to boil.

8. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Blend and Chill

9. Add the melted chocolate, Bournvita, and fresh cream to the cooled custard.

10. Stir thoroughly until smooth and homogenous. Taste and adjust sweetness if using dark chocolate.

Step 4: Freeze and Fold

11. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 hours.

12. After 2 hours, remove and break up the partially frozen cream with a heavy fork or whisk.

13. Fold in the chocolate drops, mix well, and return to the freezer.

14. Freeze for another 4 hours, or until fully set.

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Chef’s Notes

• For a deeper flavor, use 70% dark chocolate or add a teaspoon of instant coffee.

• To churn in an ice cream maker, skip step 11–14 and follow your machine instructions.

• Try toppings like caramel sauce, toasted nuts, or crushed biscuits for texture contrast.

• This ice cream is excellent for ice cream sandwiches or as a base for sundaes.