Mexican Ice Cream
Mexican Ice Cream is your quick, delicious treat for busy days. Make this authentic dessert for family fun and escape the ordinary! Enjoy now!! Yum!!!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- salt pinch
- cayenne pepper pinch
- espresso powder or instant coffee pinch
- 6 egg yolks lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brandy optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Gently heat until the mixture is warm—just enough to blend the flavors.
- Add in the chopped chocolate and stir until it melts completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a little of your warm chocolate mixture into the yolks, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a custard.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and brandy (optional).
- Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze until firm before serving.
Notes
Adjust the cinnamon or cayenne to match your taste. Experiment with additions like caramel or nuts for variation.