Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ice Cream Maker: Ensure your Homtone Ice Cream Maker is clean and ready to use. Plug in the power supply and place it on a flat, level surface.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined. This will ensure a smooth mix without lumps later.

3. Assemble the Ice Cream Maker: Pour the heavy cream, whole milk, and salt into the removable bowl of your Homtone Ice Cream Maker. Place the mixing blade into the bowl and ensure it fits securely.

4. Use the Homtone's Mixing Mode: Turn on the Homtone Ice Cream Maker and select the "Mixing Only" mode. This will allow the milk and cream to mix without cooling, which is perfect for incorporating our dry ingredients next.

5. Add Dry Mix to the Cream: Once the mixture in the bowl is well combined, turn off the machine and carefully add the cocoa powder and sugar mix. Mix by hand briefly to combine.

6. Melt the Chocolate: While the machine is paused, melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water.

7. Combine Chocolate with the Mixture: Once the chocolate is melted, turn the Homtone Ice Cream Maker back on in "Mixing Only" mode and carefully pour the melted chocolate into the bowl. Allow the machine to mix until the chocolate is fully incorporated.

8. Make the Custard: In a separate bowl, temper the egg yolks by gradually adding a small amount of the warm milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Once tempered, add this yolk mixture back into the machine and mix until combined.

9. Churn in the Homtone Ice Cream Maker: Switch the Homtone Ice Cream Maker to "Ice Cream" mode and let it churn the mixture until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically around  60 minutes.

10. Add Vanilla and Finish: During the last few minutes of churning, add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

11. Serve and Enjoy: Once the ice cream has reached your desired consistency, serve it immediately for soft-serve style, or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for a firmer texture.

Tips for Success

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
• The Homtone Ice Cream Maker's compressor technology eliminates the need for pre-freezing, making the process more efficient.
• For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using a higher percentage of cacao in your chocolate selection.