Description
A deliciously simple recipe that brings chocolate ice cream to new tasty heights with a magical sprinkle of salt.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or bittersweet chocolate chips)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (13-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unrefined flake salt, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Chocolate Base Preparation:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a large heatproof bowl.
- Heat the milk until just below boiling, then pour over chocolate.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Mixing the Ingredients:
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cocoa powder, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon of the salt until well combined.
- Whipping the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Combining Cream and Chocolate Mixture:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Freezing the Ice Cream:
- Transfer to a freezable container.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface.
- Freeze for about 6 hours or until firm.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially the heavy cream, are cold to help achieve soft peaks.
- For a smoother texture, stir the ice cream once or twice during the freezing process.
- If the chocolate mixture is too thick, gently heat to ease folding with whipped cream.
- Customizable: Replace salt with different flavored salts or add-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 600 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American