Saturday, August 8, 2009

Double Chocolate Ice Cream


Double Chocolate Ice Cream ~


2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half & half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup corn starch
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. In a medium pan whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch and salt until well blended.
2. Slowly whisk the half & half into the dry mixture, then whisk in the cream and vanilla extract.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture just starts to boil and thicken.
5. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until cold, several hours or overnight.
6. Turn on your ice cream maker and pour the cold mixture into the machine.
7. Churn until the mixture is a firm soft-serve consistency.
8. Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, several hours.

My Conclusion ~
Great chocolate flavor. Creamy texture. Scoops well. Delicious! I don't think that I would change a thing.

Reviews ~
Mr. Brown Chick: Very good!
Tween Chick: It's the best thing that has ever gone in my mouth.
Little Chick: Yummy!
Baby Chick: Took one taste and wanted more.

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