French Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of our homemade French Chocolate Ice Cream! This recipe uses premium chocolate for an unparalleled, intensely creamy texture and flavor. Easily customizable, you can adjust the sweetness to your preference, and even transform it into Belgian or Mandarin Chocolate Ice Cream with simple additions. Get ready for the most luxurious ice cream experience!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 2000.6 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Chocolate Ice Cream

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How to Make French Chocolate Ice Cream

  1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cream, egg yolks, and salt until pale and thick.
  3. Gradually whisk the warm chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. If making Belgian Chocolate Ice Cream: Add 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract and 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts at this stage.
  6. If making Mandarin Chocolate Ice Cream: Add 1 tablespoon grated orange rind and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or 2 tablespoons orange liqueur at this stage.
  7. Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Stir every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to prevent ice crystals from forming.
  8. Once frozen, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

405g

Fat

476g

Carbs

48g

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