Best 10 Chocolate Custard Ice Cream Recipes

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Chocolate custard ice cream is a delectable dessert combining the richness of chocolate and the creamy smoothness of custard. It is a timeless classic that has been savored for generations, appealing to ice cream enthusiasts of all ages. This recipe article aims to guide you in creating the ultimate chocolate custard ice cream, whether you are a seasoned home cook or a novice venturing into the world of frozen desserts. We will delve into the intricacies of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of custard-making, and achieving the perfect texture and flavor balance. So, prepare your taste buds for an exquisite culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the most indulgent chocolate custard ice cream.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD ICE CREAM



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This is a delicious custard recipe I came up with while experimenting with an ice cream recipe my mom used to use when I was little.

Provided by Pepperskull

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 small tub, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

400 ml water
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
50 ml custard powder
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1 egg
50 g milk chocolate

Steps:

  • In a pan, place the can of condensed milk (unopened) and cover it completely with water. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 3 hours, making sure the can stays covered in water.
  • Once it's done, leave it to cool completely, then open it carefully.
  • Combine the water and evaporated milk. Mix a little of the milk mixture with the custard powder.
  • Add the rest of the milk and heat to thicken. Stir in the boiled condensed milk then chill the mixture in the fridge.
  • Grate the chocolate and beat it into the mixture with the egg.
  • Place in the freezer until it begins to freeze, then beat with an electric beater.
  • Place in the freezer again until hard. Alternatively you can place it in an ice cream churner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1113.5, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 228.1, Sodium 539.9, Carbohydrate 149.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 127.9, Protein 35.3

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 8h18m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder, approximately 1/2 cup
3 cups half-and-half
1 cup heavy cream
8 large egg yolks
9 ounces sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the cocoa powder along with 1 cup of the half-and-half into a medium saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine. Add the remaining half-and-half and the heavy cream. Bring the mixture just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the sugar and whisk to combine. Temper the cream mixture into the eggs and sugar by gradually adding small amounts, until about 1/3 of the cream mixture has been added. Pour in the remainder and return the entire mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon and reaches 170 to 175 degrees F. Pour the mixture into a container and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and once it is cool enough not to form condensation on the lid, cover and store for 4 to 8 hours or until the temperature reaches 40 degrees F or below.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's directions. This should take approximately 25 to 35 minutes. Serve as is for soft serve or freeze for another 3 to 4 hours to allow the ice cream to harden.

KETO CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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This keto-friendly chocolate ice cream delivers! The egg yolk-based custard is the key to its full-bodied creaminess, while good-quality cocoa powder insures a rich chocolate flavor. We tested various keto-approved sugar substitutes and found some to be gritty or simply too sweet. Stevia adds just the right amount of sweetness without changing the texture. Take care not to over-churn, to avoid graininess.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h50m

Yield about 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons pure stevia sweetener, such as Truvia
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Add the heavy cream and cocoa powder to a medium saucepan and whisk until the cocoa is fully incorporated. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk together the stevia, vanilla, salt and egg yolks in a large bowl until lightened in color, about 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in 1 cup of the hot cream mixture, whisking, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring continuously with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens, coats the back of a spoon and reaches 180 degrees F on a thermometer, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the custard to a large bowl and stir continuously until the mixture cools to room temperature. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill until cold, about 3 hours. (For faster chilling, set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and stir until cold.)
  • Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a freezer-safe resealable container and freeze until set, at least 1 hour.

VERY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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This is a very rich, custard style ice cream with NO raw eggs!

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes     Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup sugar
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, milk, salt, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer. Place the egg yolks into a small bowl. Gradually stir in about 1/2 cup of the hot liquid. and return to the saucepan. Heat until thickened, but do not boil. Remove from the heat, and stir in the chopped chocolate until chocolate is melted. Pour into a chilled bowl, and refrigerate for about two hours until cold, stirring occasionally.
  • When chocolate mixture has completely cooled, stir in the cream, and vanilla. Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

OLD-TIME CUSTARD ICE CREAM



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I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich and creamy and the perfect indulgence on a hot summer afternoon. -Martha Self, Montgomery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pints heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir cream and vanilla into custard. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CLASSIC CUSTARD ICE CREAM BASE



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Rich, creamy and deeply satisfying, there is nothing better than a classic custard ice cream. Sometimes called French-style, this base incorporates eggs, which improve the texture and help prevent ice crystals from forming. This recipe for ice cream base may be churned on its own, but it is meant to have flavors added. See the chart here for flavor options and directions for incorporating them into the base recipe.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
⅔ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
6 large egg yolks
Your choice of flavoring (see chart)

Steps:

  • In a small pot, simmer heavy cream, milk, sugar and salt until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk yolks. Stirring constantly, slowly whisk about a third of the hot cream into the yolks, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the pot with the cream. Return pot to medium-low heat and gently cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer).
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cool mixture to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturers' instructions. Serve directly from the machine for soft serve, or store in freezer until needed.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE CUSTARD



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I came up with this recipe after a lot of experimentation. I tried using as many methods as I could think of using different pots and heat settings. I even tried using a double boiler. Every time the result was curdled eggs. After a lot of research, I decided to try using the microwave. I can tell you that there is no other way to make custard! I've made several batches now and each one has been thick and smooth without and eggy taste. This is exactly the way custard should be and it makes for some great ice cream.

Provided by denrayr

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pint half-and-half
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint whipping cream

Steps:

  • "chocolate syrup".
  • Combine the sugar, water, and cocoa in a medium sauce pan.
  • Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a rapid boil.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool.
  • Once cool stir in the vanilla.
  • "custard base".
  • Start by heating the half and half in the microwave.
  • Heat for 2 minutes, then stir.
  • Check the temperature with a thermometer.
  • Heat for 30 seconds, then stir.
  • Check the temperature again.
  • Continue heating for thirty second increments until the half and half reaches 170 degrees.
  • Place the eggs and yolks in a blender.
  • Blend on the slowest setting until thoroughly mixed.
  • Again, set the blender to the slowest setting and slowly add the sugar, honey, salt, and heated half and half.
  • Heat the mix in thirty second increments until it again reaches 170 degrees.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Once the chocolate and custard have both cooled to room temperature, put them in the fridge to chill for one hour.
  • Pour the chocolate, custard, and whipping cream into your ice cream maker.
  • Freeze according to the ice cream makers directions.

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 30m

Yield About 1 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons/15 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 cup/140 grams chopped chocolate
1 ½ cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring cream and cocoa powder to a simmer. Put chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Pour hot cocoa cream over chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
  • In a small pot, simmer milk, sugar and salt until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk yolks. Whisking constantly, slowly whisk about a third of the hot cream into the yolks, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the pot with the cream.
  • Return pot to medium-low heat and gently cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Remove from heat and stir in chocolate mixture, crème fraîche or sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cool mixture to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve directly from the machine for soft serve, or store in freezer until needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard - this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it's easy to make at home too

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), chopped into small pieces
500ml double cream
340g can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp organic cocoa powder, sifted
50g milk chocolate chips
sea salt flakes, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of just-simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water, or do this in the microwave in 20-second bursts until smooth and glossy. Leave to cool slightly. Pour the cream, condensed milk and vanilla into a second bowl and beat for 3 mins using an electric whisk until slightly thickened and the beaters leave a trail in the mixture when lifted across the bowl. Be careful not to overwhip, as you don't want the mixture to be too stiff - as soon as the beaters leave a trail, it's ready.
  • Gently fold the melted chocolate and cocoa powder into the cream mixture until thoroughly combined, ensuring the spatula is reaching the bottom of the bowl so all the chocolate gets mixed in. Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful. Scrape the mixture into a 1-litre freezerproof container, then scatter over the reserved chocolate chips. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hrs until firm but scoopable. Will keep frozen for up to a month. To serve, scoop the ice cream into chilled bowls or ice cream cones and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 31 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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Provided by Fergus Henderson

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Bastille Day     Back to School     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Birthday     Shower     Engagement Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces dark chocolate (70% to 75% cacao), finely chopped
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large egg yolks
13 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium metal bowl. Set bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir chocolate until melted and smooth. Set melted chocolate aside; let cool slightly.
  • Whisk milk and cocoa powder in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 7 tablespoons of sugar in another medium bowl until very thick ribbons form, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, gradually add hot milk mixture to egg yolk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Add melted chocolate and whisk to blend. Stir over low heat until slightly thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 175° about 5 minutes. Transfer chocolate custard to a large bowl and place over another large bowl of ice water. Stir until chocolate custard is cool.
  • Bring remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small heavy, deep saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush (do not stir), until a dark amber color forms, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Whisk caramel into chocolate custard. Strain into a large container; cover and chill for 2 days.
  • Process custard in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to another container; freeze for 3 days before eating. DO AHEAD: Ice cream can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure the custard is cooked through before adding it to the ice cream maker. You can check this by inserting a thermometer into the custard; it should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Chill the custard thoroughly before churning it in the ice cream maker. This will help the ice cream freeze more quickly and smoothly.
  • Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions. Most ice cream makers will take about 20-30 minutes to churn the ice cream.
  • Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the ice cream to firm up and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Chocolate custard ice cream is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, rich, and chocolatey ice cream that will satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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