French Chocolate Ice Cream
Indulge in the velvety richness of French Chocolate Ice Cream, a decadent dessert that combines the deep, luxurious flavor of dark chocolate with the creamy smoothness of a classic French custard base. Made with premium ingredients like 70% cocoa dark chocolate, heavy cream, and fragrant vanilla extract, this recipe achieves an unparalleled depth of flavor and an irresistibly silky texture. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and sweetened with granulated sugar, this homemade ice cream requires careful tempering of egg yolks for that signature custard creaminess. Whether served in a bowl, cone, or paired with your favorite desserts, this French-style chocolate ice cream is a gourmet treat that brings indulgence to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 355 ml Whole milk
- 150 grams Granulated sugar, divided
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 475 ml Heavy cream
- 5 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, 75 grams of the granulated sugar, and the salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warm and steaming but not boiling.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining 75 grams of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale in color.
Slowly temper the egg yolks by adding the warmed milk mixture in a thin stream while whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Once combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
Cook the custard over low to medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spatula. This usually takes about 5–8 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl containing the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Whisk the chocolate into the custard until smooth and fully incorporated. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until it is completely chilled.
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20–25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving. Enjoy your creamy, rich French Chocolate Ice Cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.0 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.5 g | 758% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1441 mg | 480% | |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1866 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
