Add some chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry to make it an ice cream sundae!
So when Audrey suggested that we make chocolate ice cream, I was all over it.
The ice cream is rich, creamy, smooth, and super chocolatey.
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Cocoa powder:you could use either natural or Dutch-processed cocoa for this ice cream.
Melt the chocolate in the bowl over the water until it turns into a silky smooth texture.
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Be careful not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water!
Microwave:Add the chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, then give it a stir.
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Repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.
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Whisk vigorously until there are no lumps.
Whisk the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl.
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Lower the heat to medium, and heat the base until it reaches 170F.
At this point the base will have thickened slightly and will just be getting steamy again.
Stir in the remaining cup of cold cream to prevent further cooking.
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Stir in the vanilla.
Chill ice cream base for several hours, preferably overnight, until completely chilled.
Churn in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions.
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If you like soft ice cream, eat immediately.
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