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Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Rich and classic vanilla ice cream loaded with delicious chocolate chips. A recipe that will be loved by kids and adults alike. Makes a tiny bit less than 1 quart.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Chill Time:12 hours
Total Time:12 hours 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • cups whole milk (can substitute coconut milk)
  • cups heavy cream (can substitute coconut cream)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • pinch salt
  • cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Heat milk and cream. Heat the milk, cream, and ½ cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until warm and steaming, or about 170 degrees.
  • Beat eggs and sugar. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks and the remaining ¼ cup of sugar until light yellow in color and well combined. They will noticeably change color when mixed enough. (A hand mixer on low will work well.)
  • Temper eggs. Add half of the warm milk mixture, a half cup at a time, to the eggs and stir. Then add the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk and cream.
  • Heat custard. Heat the combined mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 185℉. The custard is ready when it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil. Once off the heat, add a pinch of salt, and the vanilla extract, if using.
  • Strain and chill. Hold cheesecloth or a strainer over a bowl to strain the custard. Immediately place the custard into the refrigerator to chill. Chill for 4-24 hours, until very cold.
  • Churn and add chocolate chips. Put the cold custard in your ice cream maker and spin it according to the manufacturer's instructions until it becomes smooth and creamy. When it has reached the consistency of soft-serve ice cream, add chocolate chips and let the machine stir them in. Place the mixture into a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until firm. It will keep well, covered in the freezer for a week.

Notes

You can use chocolate chunks too! 
Be sure to check your ice cream machine’s instructions before beginning: many have a freezer insert that needs to be frozen at least 24 hours before churning.
Nutrition info is per serving, approximately ½ cup.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 220mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Katie Shaw