Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream, a rich and creamy dessert that effortlessly combines the classic taste of German chocolate cake into a frozen treat. Perfect for warm summer days or special gatherings, this homemade ice cream skips the baking while still delivering all the decadent flavor you crave. Each scoop is a heavenly blend of smooth chocolate ice cream swirled with luscious frosting, making it an irresistible choice for any chocolate lover. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe promises to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 ounces chopped German chocolate or semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup homemade German Chocolate Frosting
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream and cocoa powder until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Combine with remaining heavy cream in a bowl and strain through a mesh strainer.
- In the same saucepan, warm the whole milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
- Beat egg yolks in a small bowl and slowly add warm milk while whisking. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened (170°F).
- Strain mixture into the chocolate base, add vanilla extract, cool in an ice bath, then refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare frosting while chilling. Once cold, churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions and fold in frosting before freezing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg