Best Chocolate Ice Cream

Best Chocolate Ice Cream makes the most creamy ice cream you’ve ever tasted. We have made this recipe many times over the years, and it has never failed.

Tips for Ice Cream Success

• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• Experiment with flavors and mix-ins!
• Always refer to your ice cream maker’s manual for specific instructions and tips.

Basic Steps to Make Ice Cream

1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base

• For a No-Cook Base: Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and flavorings in a bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• For a Custard Base: Heat milk and sugar until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, then gradually add the warm milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return the mixture to the heat and cook until thickened. Cool the mixture before churning.

2. Chill the Base

• Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2-4 hours, or overnight, to ensure it’s very cold. This helps to achieve a smoother texture.

3. Prepare the Ice Cream Maker

• If using a pre-freezer bowl, ensure it has been frozen for at least 24 hours. If your machine has a built-in compressor, no pre-freezing is necessary.

4. Churn the Ice Cream

• Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding churning time (typically 20 to 40 minutes).
• Keep an eye on the machine as it churns. The mixture should thicken and increase in volume.

5. Add Mix-ins (optional)

• In the last few minutes of churning, you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts or fruit pieces.

6. Freeze the Best Chocolate Ice Cream

• Once churning is complete, transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for a few hours to firm up the texture.

7. Serve Ice Cream

• Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.

 

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