Ice cream has been around for a long time; in fact, it originated in Rome around the fourth century B.C. It then became popularized in China by King Tang during the early 600′s A.D. From then on, ice cream was spread to Europe, America, and to other parts of the world. Originally, ice cream was made with natural ice found in the mountains or in icy areas. The ice would be gathered and brought back to be mixed with milk. Most flavors were made from natural sources such as fruit. Ice cream toppings were also made with fruit for a great taste and appealing look. Today, there are more flavors than ever before, but chocolate ice cream has remained the most popular flavor.
Everyone’s all-time favorite, classic, and mouthwatering ice cream flavor is chocolate. Chocolate ice cream is so tasty and sweet, just about anyone is bound to like it. People of all ages enjoy the flavor and texture of chocolate ice cream. Now, people can even enjoy chocolate ice cream from homemade recipes. These recipes are found everywhere including on the internet and in various cooking books. Making your own ice cream is better; you get a fresher taste, no preservatives are used, and you save money. You can enjoy the ice cream the instant you make it and no preservatives, food coloring, and other harmful ingredients are used. You will also save your gas money and time by making homemade ice cream with an ice cream maker. Homemade chocolate ice cream tastes just as good as commercial ice cream, if not better! Making chocolate ice cream at home is a great way to get the entire family involved. Besides the ice cream maker, there are a few other things you will need to make the best chocolate ice cream.
What You Will Need
* 3 cups of vaporized milk
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 6 medium sized eggs
* 2 cups of sugar
* 5 cups of milk
* 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate
*** Instead of unsweetened chocolate you can use 1/4 cup of butter and 3/4 cups of cocoa powder.
Instructions
1. Heat the milk; you can use whole milk or 2% fat milk for a thicker taste. You may also choose to use reduced fat or
nonfat milk if you prefer a healthier choice.
2. Microwave or heat the chocolate until it is melted.
3. Mix the chocolate with the warm milk until they are blended well.
4. Place the eggs, sugar, and salt into a medium bowl and blend until the mixture is light.
5. Add the egg mixture in the milk and blend using a whisk. Only add 1/2 of the egg mixture at a time if you have a
single boiler, or use all of it at once if you have a double 6 quart boiler.
6. Heat the mixture until it fully covers the spoon, and then let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Slowly add the vanilla into the mixture and stir at the same time.
8. Lastly, use this final mixture to place in your ice cream maker. Follow the instructions provided with your ice cream
maker carefully to get the best results.
Ice cream has come a long way; today you can enjoy all sorts of flavors including chocolate. This chocolate ice cream recipe is delicious and will undoubtedly please your taste buds. Share the recipe with your family and friends; or better yet, invite them to spend the day you and make chocolate ice cream. For variety and extra fun give your ice cream a special touch. Add chocolate pieces to the recipe for a more unique chocolate ice cream. Topping the chocolate ice cream with different edible decorations is also fun to do. You can use chocolate and colored sprinkles, gummy bears, shredded coconut, granola, marshmallows, m&ms, and peanut pieces to place on top of your ice cream. Also have various flavors of syrup available to add to the ice cream. Everyone will have the chance to personalize their chocolate ice cream. This will make the experience more fun and all together more satisfying.
Making chocolate ice cream at home gives you the opportunity to bond with others. It is great for family reunions, parties, holidays, or simply for a hot summer day. Treat you and your loved ones to a great tasting chocolate ice cream.