Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
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Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream is a decadent and luscious frozen treat that combines rich chocolate ice cream with generous chunks of chewy, fudgy brownie pieces. The velvety texture of the chocolate base complements the indulgent swirls of fudge, creating the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream
When you love chocolate ice cream and fudgy brownies, you put them together. A delicious answer for all you chocolate lovers out there.
Are you more of a chocolate lover or fruit lover? It’s hard to choose, right? During all of our recent ice cream testing lately, I loaded a bunch of it up in a large cooler and sent it to work with Mike. He and his coworkers had a variety of flavors to choose from – Coffee Toffee, Black Cherry, Homemade Vanilla Bean, Strawberry Cheesecake, and this one.
Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
Have you ever tried Ben & Jerry’s version of chocolate brownie ice cream? It’s delicious, but this rich chocolate fudge ice cream is delicious too! I particularly love supporting Ben & Jerry’s when we’re out and about. I respect their practice of fair trade and racial justice (among other programs) as part of their greater-good mission in this world. Good work and good ice cream!
Why This Recipe Works:
- EASY TO FIND INGREDIENTS – Just seven ingredients for the ice cream plus brownies. All of these basic ingredients can easily be found in most grocery stores.
- LOADED WITH CHOCOLATE – We’re including cocoa powder in the ice cream and three types of chocolates in our Triple Chocolate Brownies. One can never have too much chocolate, right?
- CREAMY TEXTURE – Our chocolate ice cream is super creamy and we prefer it a little melty. Those fudgy chunks of brownie goodness make it even better.
- PERFECT FOR GUESTS – We love keeping a stash of homemade ice cream for company.
Ingredients Used:
- Dairy – Whole Milk and Heavy Cream
- Large Egg Yolks – We use cage-free eggs when we can.
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- a pinch of salt
- Brownie Bites
Our fudge brownies make the best chewy brownie bites to add to our creamy chocolate ice cream after we scoop it out of the ice cream maker.
How to make Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream:
Step 1
Make the brownies. I highly recommend making my Triple Chocolate Brownies for this recipe. I used about 1/3 of the recipe, or two cups, but you can use more if you’d like! Otherwise, buy your favorite box mix.
Step 2
Chop the brownies. Let the brownies cool (if making homemade) and then chop them into small pieces. Store the brownie bites in the refrigerator or freezer until you’re ready to add them to the ice cream.
Step 3
Temper the eggs. Combine the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the whole milk to a saucepan and heat over medium heat to a temperature of 165 degrees. (Do not boil.)
When the milk is hot, pour 1/2 cup at a time into the eggs/sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Then pour the egg mixture back into the pan and heat to 165 degrees.
Add the unsweetened chocolate and mix well. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Combine base ingredients. In a large measuring cup of bowl, combine the tempered eggs, heavy cream, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Step 5
Chill. Place the liquid egg mixture in your refrigerator and chill for AT LEAST 3-4 hours, or until very cold.
Step 6
Churn ice cream. Start your 2-quart ice cream churner (I use a KitchenAid Attachment with a stand mixer – linked below.) and pour the chilled ice cream mixture into the bowl (the attachment) while it’s running. Churn the ice cream until it becomes thick and creamy.
You’ll see the ice cream thicken and rise toward the top of the bowl. The mixer may slow down slightly. (This should take 25-35 minutes or so.)
Step 7
Add to a freezer-safe container (or a loaf pan). Add the churned ice cream into an ice cream container. Then add chilled brownie chunks to the top of the ice cream and stir in to create a fudge swirl.
Step 8
Freeze. Place the airtight container in the freezer to set up further. Initially, the ice cream will be very soft so freezing it for a couple of hours helps firm it up.
Step 9
Serve. Add scoops of chocolate brownie ice cream to cones or individual serving bowls. Add a few extra brownie bites to the top of the ice cream, if desired.
Chocolate fudge brownie ice cream should be stored in the freezer at a temperature of -20°F (-29°C) or lower. Make sure to seal the container tightly to prevent freezer burn and maintain the quality of the ice cream.
Other Ice Cream Flavors:
- Fruit-Flavored – Homemade Peach Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe, or Blueberry Ice Cream
- Classic – Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Homemade Vanilla Bean, or Mint Chip Ice Cream
- Something Different – Coffee Toffee Ice Cream, Creamsicle Ice Cream, or Black Forest Ice Cream
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, store bought brownies or a simple box mix recipe can be used for chocolate fudge brownie ice cream. Just make sure you’re using great tasting brownies.
Popular toppings for this chocolate ice cream include whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and maraschino cherries.
You could try using half and half instead of the whole milk, although the consistency will be slightly different. I don’t ever recommend using skim milk. Also, this recipe has not been tested with non-dairy options.
Egg whites can create a slightly chewy or rubbery texture if not appropriately combined. Using just the egg yolks has a smoother, creamier consistency. That being said, you could try using the whole eggs and see if you notice a difference.
If using a KitchenAid Attachment, you’ll want to make sure your ice cream bowl is VERY cold. I recommend storing it in the back of your freezer if you have room for it.
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xoxo ~Sue
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
For the ice cream:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar – divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the brownies
- 2 cups chopped brownie bites – homemade is best (or store-bought)
Instructions
- Make the brownies. I highly recommend making my Triple Chocolate Brownies for this recipe. I used about 1/3 of the recipe, or two cups, but you can use more if you'd like! Otherwise, buy your favorite box mix.
- Chop the brownies. Let the brownies cool (if making homemade) and then chop them into small pieces. Store the brownie bites in the refrigerator or freezer until you're ready to add them to the ice cream.
- Temper the eggs. Combine the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the whole milk to a saucepan and heat over medium heat to a temperature of 165 degrees. (Do not boil.) When the milk is hot, pour 1/2 cup at a time into the eggs/sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Then pour the egg mixture back into the pan and heat to 165 degrees. Add the unsweetened chocolate and mix well. Remove from heat.
- Combine base ingredients. In a large measuring cup of bowl, combine the tempered eggs, heavy cream, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Chill. Place the liquid egg mixture in your refrigerator and chill for AT LEAST 3-4 hours, or until very cold.
- Churn ice cream. Start your 2-quart ice cream churner (I use a KitchenAid Attachment with a stand mixer – linked below.) and pour the chilled ice cream mixture into the bowl (the attachment) while it’s running. Churn the ice cream until it becomes thick and creamy.You’ll see the ice cream thicken and rise toward the top of the bowl. The mixer may slow down slightly. (This should take 25-35 minutes or so.)
- Add to a freezer-safe container (or a loaf pan). Add the churned ice cream into an ice cream container. Then add chilled brownie chunks to the top of the ice cream and stir in to create a fudge swirl.
- Freeze. Place the airtight container in the freezer to set up further. Initially, the ice cream will be very soft so freezing it for a couple of hours helps firm it up.
- Serve. Add scoops of chocolate brownie ice cream to cones or individual serving bowls. Add a few extra brownie bites to the top of the ice cream, if desired.
