Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Enjoy this delicious chocolate chip ice cream. The cooked custard mixture makes a smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream base.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, or brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, neutral flavor
Recommended Equipment
- Saucepan
Instructions
- Combine the cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.1 1/2 cups heavy cream | 1 cup whole milk | 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the salt.3 large egg yolks | 1/4 tsp salt
- When the cream mixture is hot and steaming but not boiling, gradually whisk about 3/4 cup of the cream into the egg yolks. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking and stirring until the custard reaches about 175°F to 185°F.
- Place a mesh strainer over a bowl. Strain the hot custard mixture into the bowl and then whisk in the vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. For faster chilling (1 to 3 hours), set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice and keep replenishing the ice until the custard reaches 40°F.2 tsp vanilla extract
- Churn the custard mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions.
- About 10 to 15 minutes before the ice cream is finished churning, prepare the chocolate. Melt the chocolate in a pan or heat-safe bowl over simmering water. Stir in the vegetable oil and let it cool a bit.1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips | 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Slowly drizzle the chocolate into the churning ice cream. The chocolate will harden and break up into "chips" as it blends into the ice cream.
- Pack the chocolate chip ice cream into a container and freeze for about 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.
Adding the hot cream to the egg yolks gradually—called tempering—prevents the eggs from scrambling. Go slowly and whisk constantly.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1071IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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