Creamy Chocolate Frozen Custard To Beat The Heat This Summer
By Yash Lakhan
April 5, 2024
The summer season screams for desserts like ice creams, frozen custards, gelato, and more. This is a delicious frozen dessert that is made using staple pantry ingredients and it is extremely silky, creamy, and dense. The chocolate flavour is a great addition that makes it even more indulgent. Here's a quick recipe for you to try.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, whipped cream
Step 1
Heat milk, cream, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan until hot but not boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar and cocoa.
Step 2
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then slowly add hot milk mixture to temper eggs.
Step 3
Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil.
Step 4
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool slightly. Strain custard into a bowl, cover, and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Step 5
Churn custard in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency. Fold in optional toppings during the last few minutes of churning.
Step 6
Freeze churned custard until firm, about 4 hours. Serve topped with whipped cream and more toppings.
