Description
This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with real cocoa and simple ingredients, it’s the perfect treat for chocolate lovers—no ice cream maker required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted (optional for extra richness)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to combine the dry ingredients smoothly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. If using melted chocolate, whisk it in at this stage until well combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- If using an ice cream maker, churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, then transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- For a no-churn version, pour the mixture into a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 6–8 hours, stirring once or twice during the first few hours if desired for smoother texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the best flavor.
- Add chocolate chips, brownie bits, or nuts for texture.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping if it’s too firm from the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: homemade chocolate ice cream, no churn ice cream, easy chocolate dessert, creamy ice cream, cocoa ice cream