How to Make Nuclear Chocolate Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulging in a rich and creamy ice cream is one of life's simple pleasures. And when it comes to chocolate ice cream, there's something truly irresistible about the combination of velvety smooth texture and intense, decadent flavor. But what if we told you that there's a way to take your love for chocolate ice cream to the next level? Introducing: Nuclear Chocolate Ice Cream. This recipe is not for the faint of heart, as it takes the classic chocolate ice cream and cranks up the flavor to an ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat milk, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until milk is barely simmering.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 42mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 145mg