This is the most chocolate, most rich, densest, custard-style ice cream ever devised. It’s spiked with coffee flavor and with such a powerful taste, it earns the name Nuclear.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 ½ ounces dark chocolate
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Heat milk, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until milk is barely simmering.
Step 2
Beat egg yolks in a bowl; gradually stir in about 1/2 cup hot milk mixture. Beat until smooth. Transfer egg yolk mixture back to the saucepan and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove saucepan from heat and stir melted chocolate into milk-egg mixture; transfer mixture to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate until well-chilled, 4 hours to overnight.
Step 5
Stir cream and vanilla extract into chilled chocolate mixture and pour into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a lidded container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should be placed in the freezer at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook’s Note:
I use a Lindt(R) Special Dark Chocolate bar in this recipe. Dark chocolate chips are nearly as good. I have an in-pan mixer, so I mix this custard furiously at every stage (taste it right along; you may want to increase sugar slightly or adjust coffee up or down). I freeze the mixture in my Donvier(R) ice cream freezer, 1-quart size. Try it! It will knock your socks off.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 319 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat13g | 65% |
Cholesterol152mg | 51% |
Sodium42mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium99mg | 8% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium145mg | 3% |
*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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