Simply Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4¼ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups half & half, divided
- 2¼ cups simple syrup
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine the heavy cream, ¾ cup of the half & half, the simple syrup and the vanilla in a bowl. Whisk together and set aside. In a saucepot, add the remaining half & half, chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and well-incorporated. Combine both mixtures. Taste and adjust flavor if needed by adding more vanilla or simple syrup. Place in the refrigerator overnight to mature flavors. Churn following machine manufacturer’s instructions until a creamy, thick, sticky consistency is achieved. Allow ice cream to harden 1 hour in the freezer before serving.
Notes
HORACIO M. QUIRRIN
Owner/Chef, Ice Craft Creamery & Parlor, instagram.com/icecrafttucson
C-CAP 2011
Douglas High School, Douglas
Art Institute of Tucson, Tucson
