Ingredients
1 1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Gather the ingredients.
Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to combine. The sugar and cocoa should close to completely dissolve.
Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Whip the heavy cream until it has stiff peaks, then stir it and vanilla extract into the vanilla-cocoa powder mixture.
Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Refrigerate the chocolate ice cream base for at least 30 minutes before putting it in your ice cream freezer, so it is completely cold. This will help it freeze faster, improving the texture, and allow the cocoa powder to become fully hydrated by the milk and cream.
Give the ice cream base one more gentle stir and freeze according to the directions of your ice cream freezer.
Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Store your ice cream in an air-tight plastic container in the back of the freezer. This will help preserve the flavor and texture of the finished ice cream.

