Description
Rich and velvety French silk ice cream made with chocolate and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by warming the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. You don’t want it to boil—just gently heat it until it’s steaming. This step always feels calming, like the beginning of something good.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened. This is what gives creamy French silk ice cream its signature richness.
- Slowly pour a bit of the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs so they don’t scramble. Then, pour everything back into the saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Take your time here—it’s worth it for that silky texture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture will become smooth and glossy, with a deep chocolate aroma that’s hard to resist.
- Let the mixture cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once churned, transfer to a container and freeze for a few hours until firm.
- When you finally scoop it, you’ll see that signature silky texture that makes creamy French silk ice cream so special.
Notes
- This ice cream is best enjoyed fresh after freezing.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, you can adjust the amount of chocolate used.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg