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Spiced Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Two scoops of dark, rich Mexican chocolate ice cream served in a white bowl, illuminated by sunlight.
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Make a unique chocolate dessert featuring cinnamon and a hint of chili for a complex, cooling flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale. Slowly temper the egg yolks by whisking about 1 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks.
  3. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate base.
  4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 170°F). Do not let it boil.
  5. Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl set over an ice bath. Stir occasionally until completely cool.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the ice cream base in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Churn the chilled base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving your spiced ice cream.

Notes

  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your preference for heat; start small for a subtle warmth.
  • This recipe makes a great chocolate dessert base for pairing with fruit.

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