
Chilli Chocolate Ice Cream
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate ice cream recipe is my go to when I want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this dessert is that it comes together in just forty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected dinner parties or weekend cravings. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that are genuinely good for you, so you can feel a bit better about indulging in this treat. The unexpected kick of chilli powder creates a sophisticated flavor that keeps people guessing, while the creamy base makes it incredibly smooth and satisfying. Trust me, once you try this combination, you'll be making it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300dark chocolate chips
- 200 cannedcanned chilli beans
- 400 gsugar
- 600 mlheavy cream
- 400 mlwhole milk
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 8 gsalt
- 8 gbaking soda
- 8 gground cinnamon
- 100 gcoconut oil
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 8 gchilli powder
- 50 gcocoa powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and baking soda until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cream will become too stiff.
- 4
In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the oil.
- 5
Add the melted coconut oil to the cream mixture and whisk until combined.
Tip: This will help to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- 6
Add the sugar mixture to the cream mixture and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Add the melted chocolate to the mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Tip: This is where the magic happens!
- 8
Add the chilli powder and ground cinnamon to the mixture and whisk until combined.
Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
- 9
Fold in the melted dark chocolate and chilli bean mixture until fully incorporated.
Tip: This will create a beautiful marbled effect.
- 10
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can also freeze the mixture in a shallow metal pan and blend it in a food processor once it's frozen solid.
- 11
Once the ice cream is almost fully churned, add the unsalted butter and blend until fully incorporated.
Tip: This will give the ice cream a smooth, creamy texture.
- 12
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: Enjoy!
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