Making your ice cream in your kitchenaid is incredibly easy! Follow this quick and easy homemade chocolate ice cream dessert recipe.
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream in the KitchenAid
If you’ve never used the Kitchenaid Ice Cream Maker attachment before, it can be a bit daunting! It’s actually pretty easy to make ice cream in a Kitchenaid once you get the hang of it though.
I’m going to be walking you through how I make some delicious chocolate ice cream in my Kitchenaid mixer to show you just how simple it is. This recipe will also work for any ice cream maker!
Kitchenaid Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients
There are only 5 simple ingredients required for this Kitchenaid ice cream recipe:
- Sugar
- Cocoa
- Egg yolks
- Heavy cream
- Half and half
(Find the exact measurements below, along with a printable version of this recipe)
How to make Ice Cream with a Kitchenaid Mixer
You’re going to LOVE how easy this is! It only takes about 20 minutes to prep your ice cream, and then the rest of the time is just waiting for it to chill. Oh, and once you learn how to make this chocolate ice cream, you can make pretty much any flavor of ice cream you want in your Kitchenaid!
Step 1.
Start with 6 egg yolks, 2/3 cup of unsweetened sifted cocoa powder and 1 1/3 cups sugar. Add 1 1/3 cups of half and half and whisk together until smooth.
Then, transfer to a double boiler and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes stirring constantly until it looks like this and coats the back of a wooden spoon nicely……
Step 2.
Carefully remove your ice cream mixture from the double boiler, add 4 cups of heavy whipping cream and whisk it together. After you have incorporated the heavy whipping cream place your bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 2-3 hours.
Step 3.
Next place your chilled ice cream mixture into your ice cream freezer (or if you’re like me… your KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment). You’ll want to churn the ice cream for about 20 minutes or so until it’s firm.
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Woohoo! That’s all there is to this simple Kitchenaid ice cream recipe. Now you can feel confident making your own batch. 🙂
Once you’ve finished making your chocolatey goodness, you can eat it right away for a soft-serve style, or you can put it into a container and freeze it for later. I like to put my ice cream into small reusable plastic containers for easy single servings (when the kids go to bed… I like to sneak a bowl). OR…. you could:
The tub is nice and slender and fits perfectly in my freezer (and even freezer door!). And I love how easily my ice cream scoop glides thru the ice cream thanks to the nice design of this container!
It even comes in four different colors! You can get it in a 1.5 quart sized container too.
More Ice Cream Recipes:
- Easy St. Patrick’s Day Ice Cream Float
- Raspberry Lime Ice Cream Cake
- 21 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
- Frozen Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Chocolate Kitchenaid Ice Cream Recipe
Making your ice cream in your kitchenaid is incredibly easy! Follow this quick and easy homemade chocolate ice cream dessert recipe.
Print Rate
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Serves: 8
Adjust Servings: 8
Instructions
Whisk the sugar, cocoa, eggs, and half and half together until smooth
Then transfer to a double boiler and cook over med heat for about 5-7 minutes stirring constantly
Incorporate the heavy whipping cream
Place your bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 2-3 hours
Place your chilled ice cream mixture into your ice cream freezer (or if you're like me... your KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment)
Churn for about 20 minutes or so or until firm
You can choose to eat your ice cream right away soft serve style or place the ice cream into reusable containers and freeze for later
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 53g | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g
FAQs
It usually takes 20-30 minutes to make ice cream with a KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker attachment for your stand mixer. Churning for this amount of time will produce soft-serve ice cream. If you want a firmer, scoopable ice cream you can freeze it for 2-4 hours, then serve.
How do you know when KitchenAid ice cream is done? ›
Most ice cream bases take between 20 to 30 minutes in the KitchenAid bowl, but since there is no built-in timer or doneness indicator you'll want to keep an eye or ear on it. The ice cream should be the consistency of soft-serve when done.
How do you make ice cream in a KitchenAid mixer without the attachment? ›
If you're using a stand mixer without the ice cream maker attachment, all you have to do is whip together the cream until stiff peaks form, then add in all your other ingredients and pour the mixture into a freezer safe container and freeze overnight. Get even more recipe ideas from our list of KitchenAid® Mixer Uses.
What speed should I use my KitchenAid ice cream maker? ›
Set-up doesn't take long. You have to make the ice cream mix, of course, which we did using our regular KitchenAid bowl and whisk beater. As stated in the directions, the mixer must be turned on the lowest speed before pouring the ice cream mix into the bowl.
Can you over mix ice cream in ice cream maker? ›
Many people over mix the ice cream, attempting to freeze it and get it super-chilled right in the machine. This is a big "don't," as overmixing will cause the ice cream to turn, well, icy. "Ice cream's optimal texture doesn't happen in the machine—it happens in the freezer," says Perry.
What is the secret to soft ice cream? ›
Sugar, corn syrup or honey, as well as gelatin and commercial stabilizers, can all keep your ice cream at a softer consistency.
Does chocolate ice cream freeze harder? ›
Chocolate ice cream typically contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and fat than vanilla ice cream, which gives it a richer, creamier texture and a more intense flavour. However, this also means that it freezes at a lower temperature and becomes harder and denser when frozen.
What are the ingredients in soft serve chocolate ice cream? ›
Ingredients. PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), CORN SYRUP, NONFAT MILK, WHEY, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), GUAR GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, POLYSORBATE 65, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
Can you over churn homemade ice cream? ›
Here's why: Churning ice cream base is a bit like making whipped cream. You need to churn just enough to make the fat globules stick to the air bubbles and form a protective coating that stabilizes the foam. But too much churning can cause the fat globules to stick to each other, turning the mixture into butter.
What setting is cream on KitchenAid? ›
KitchenAid Stand Mixer speed control chart
| SPEED | ACTION | ACCESSORY |
|---|
| 4 | Mixing, beating | Wire Whip |
| 6 | Beating, creaming | Flat Beater; Flex Edge Beater |
| Wire Whip |
| 8 | Fast beating, whipping | Wire Whip |
6 more rowsThe easiest way to make ice cream is with an ice cream machine that aerates, churns and freezes your mixture for you. If you have a KitchenAid® stand mixer, you can use it to first whisk your ice cream base, then add the Ice Cream Maker attachment1 to your stand mixer.
How long does it take to freeze the KitchenAid ice cream attachment? ›
The freeze bowl must be completely frozen to make ice cream or frozen desserts. Place the bowl in the freezer for a minimum of 15 hours. It is best to store the freeze bowl at the back of the freezer where it is the coldest. The freeze bowl should be used immediately after removal from the freezer.
Why is KitchenAid not making ice? ›
Ensure that the ice maker is turned on and not paused. Check to make sure the water supply line is connected and the shut-off valve is open. Ensure the ice maker's arm is in the "down" position. Check your owner's manual for guidance with your specific model.
How long does it take for a KitchenAid ice maker to make ice? ›
If the refrigerator or ice maker was recently installed, you should allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool enough to begin making ice. Once the refrigerator is completely cooled, the ice maker should produce a batch of cubes about every three hours, and it may take up to three days to fill the ice bin.
How long does it take for ice cream to set in an ice cream maker? ›
Once frozen, set the canister onto the base, add in the churning paddle and top with the lid. Just flip the switch and slowly add in your ice cream mixture. After about 20 minutes, you should have a soft ice cream that's ready to firm up in the freezer.
How long should an ice cream maker take? ›
Immediately pour your ice cream base in through the spout. You want to have the machine running when you pour your ingredients in so you don't end up with any icy pieces. Churn for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and increased in volume to your desired consistency.
How long does it take to use an ice cream maker? ›
Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes. The ice cream will be soft after churning. For firmer ice cream, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours before serving.
