Description
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream is an ultra-rich, creamy homemade dessert made with heavy cream, whole milk, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate, fudge swirl, and chocolate mix-ins. It delivers intense chocolate flavor with a smooth texture and plenty of fudgy, crunchy bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup fudge sauce or fudge swirl
- 1 cup chocolate mix-ins, such as chocolate chunks, brownie pieces, truffles, or chocolate-covered almonds
- ½ tsp espresso powder, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot and steaming. Do not let it boil.
- Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and optional espresso powder.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- During the final few minutes of churning, add the chocolate mix-ins.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe airtight container. Swirl the fudge sauce throughout the ice cream as you transfer it to the container.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the richest flavor.
- For extra chocolate intensity, add ½ teaspoon espresso powder.
- Customize the mix-ins with brownie pieces, chocolate-covered almonds, truffles, walnuts, or chocolate chunks.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream, almond milk, and dairy-free dark chocolate.
- Store in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks for the best texture.
- Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on the chocolate, fudge sauce, and mix-ins used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream
- Method: Stovetop, Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: : Death by Chocolate Ice Cream, chocolate ice cream, homemade ice cream, fudge ice cream, chocolate dessert