This is a super-chocolaty Italian-style ice cream – gelato; use the best ingredients possible, because it really makes a difference. I use 70% chocolate for it.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- 5/8 cup white sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 4 egg yolks
Directions
Step 1
Heat milk, 1/2 the sugar, and cream in a heavy saucepan until simmering and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes, being careful not to scorch the milk. Remove milk from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and dark chocolate. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 2
Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a large bowl using a whisk or electric beater until thick and pale yellow. Add about 1 cup of the slightly cooled chocolate mixture in a slow stream to avoid cooking eggs, whisking constantly until well combined. Add the rest of the chocolate mixture and return to the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes more.
Step 3
Strain custard through a sieve into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap touching to mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Step 4
Pour cold custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until hardened, about 1 hour.
Cook’s Notes:
You can add crushed cookies or chocolate chips halfway through for an added dimension of texture to the recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 238 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
Cholesterol123mg | 41% |
Sodium40mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars19g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium103mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium211mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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