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Chocolate Ice Cream

The challenge in developing a chocolate ice cream recipe that is not too high in fat, has been finding a combination that can be easily scooped once frozen. The key ingredient to achieve this is the inclusion of sweetened condensed milk.
Course: Desserts - Other, Gluten Free
Servings: 2 quarts
Author: Catherine Christiano

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate chips Ghirardelli works well
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 cups whole milk cold
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (don't use evaporated milk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In bowl of food processor, grind chocolate chips. Heat 1 cup whole milk in microwave until scalding. Pour milk into food processor and pulse until chocolate is melted.
  • Add remaining ingredients to food processor. Process until uniformly combined.
  • Place pre-frozen bowl in ice cream maker. Turn machine on, pour chocolate mixture in. Continue mixing until thickened, about 25 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container to freeze.