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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeI used to not like chocolate. I mean, if you put it in front of me, I wouldn’t not eat it, but I would never go out of my way to eat chocolate anything. I surely would never order or eat chocolate ice cream.

Things have changed.

It all started when I discovered dark chocolate and sea salt. The little Ghirardelli squares are my favorite. They are just sweet enough to get rid of my sugar craving and one little square is enough, I don’t need any more. But then, it made me realize that I have passed on a lot of other chocolate opportunities. What else have I missed out on because I thought that I wasn’t a chocolate person? Those little squares were my gateway chocolate.

When we lived in California, we used to go to San Francisco and always would stop at Bi-Rite Creamery for a Sam’s Sundae. It sounds so weird, but it is so amazing. You have to trust me. It is dark chocolate ice cream, drizzled with bergamot olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt, and a generous spoonful of whipped cream. It all works. Perfection.

I can’t hop in the car anymore and satisfy my sundae craving, so I took matters into my own hands. I love making ice cream. It is so satisfying. This is the smoothest, creamiest, darkest chocolate ice cream ever. I used the recipe from Bi-Rite’s book, so it is about as close as close can get. I couldn’t get the actual olive oil that they use, so I went to a local olive oil shop and used blood orange. It was every bit as amazing as I remembered.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe5 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 cup 2% milk
1 3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sam’s Sundae

Dark Chocolate ice cream
Bergamot olive oil (I used blood orange – amazing)
Freshly whipped cream
Maldon Sea salt
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeIn a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 6 Tablespoons sugar. Set aside.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeIn a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and other 6 Tablespoons of sugar.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeWhisk in 1/4 cup of the milk to make a thick paste.
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeWhisk in remaining milk, cream, and salt.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeHeat over medium high heat, and remove when bubbles form around the edges.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeRemove from the heat, and whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot cream. Whisk constantly, to avoid cooking the eggs.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeAdd another 1/2 cup of the hot cream to temper the yolks.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipePour the yolk mixture into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it coats the back of a spoon. You will be able to run your finger down the middle, and it will hold a clear path. Cook for 1 minute longer.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeStrain the base to catch any bits. Add vanilla.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipePour into a container and place in an ice bath. Stir occasionally, and when it has cooled, covered with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeFreeze in your ice maker according to the manufacturer instructions. Transfer to a freezer-safe container to freeze until firm.

sam's sundaeTo take it one step further – make a Sam’s Sundae.

sam's sundae

Add a few scoops of dark chocolate ice cream to a bowl. Add the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Top with freshly whipped cream.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

bakedbree
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream - Super dark chocolate ice cream for my favorite Sunday in the world - Bi-Rite Creamery's Sam's Sundae.
4 from 1 vote
Servings 1 quart

Ingredients
  

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sam’s Sundae

  • Dark Chocolate ice cream
  • Bergamot olive oil I used blood orange - amazing
  • Freshly whipped cream
  • Maldon Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 6 Tablespoons sugar. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and other 6 Tablespoons of sugar. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the milk to make a thick paste.
  • Whisk in remaining milk, cream, and salt.
  • Heat over medium high heat, and remove when bubbles form around the edges.
  • Remove from the heat, and whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot cream. Whisk constantly, to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • Add another 1/2 cup of the hot cream to temper the yolks.
  • Pour the yolk mixture into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it coats the back of a spoon. You will be able to run your finger down the middle, and it will hold a clear path. Cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Strain the base to catch any bits. Add vanilla.
  • Pour into a container and place in an ice bath. Stir occasionally, and when it has cooled, covered with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Freeze in your ice maker according to the manufacturer instructions.
  • Transfer to a freezer-safe container to freeze until firm.
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Jenna @ A Savory Feast

Monday 21st of April 2014

This sounds sooooooo good! Dark chocolate is by far the best. In ice cream form, it would be perfection.

bakedbree

Monday 21st of April 2014

Thank you Jenna! I happen to agree. :)

bakedbree

Wednesday 16th of April 2014

Me. Too. Go away cold weather!

Suki F

Tuesday 15th of April 2014

I find it really challenging to prepare ice cream. I can never get the right consistence. I guess it is time for me to try again with this recipe.

bakedbree

Wednesday 16th of April 2014

Once you get it, you get it. Sort of like caramel making. I love making ice cream. It is so satisfying.

Natalie @ Paper & Birch

Saturday 5th of April 2014

Wow Bree, I would take an entire bottle of Lactaids just to eat this! :)

bakedbree

Wednesday 16th of April 2014

Wow! That is the ultimate compliment!

Carrie

Friday 4th of April 2014

This looks so amazingly wonderful!