Do you want a great chocolate ice cream recipe? Homemade chocolate ice cream is simple to make! Homemade chocolate ice cream is a great treat whether you're eating it on it's own, or using it to accent chocolate cake. Read on to learn how to make chocolate ice cream.

This is a rich chocolate ice cream recipe, based on a custard which includes milk, sugar and eggs. The custard base needs to be prepared ahead of time so it can be thoroughly chilled before you make the ice cream.

• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup heavy cream

1. Bring water to boil in the bottom of a double boiler.
2. Melt the chocolate in the top of the double boiler.
3. Whisk in the cocoa and heat until smooth.
4. Whisk in the milk until completely blended.
5. Stir in the sugar and salt, cooking until dissolved.
6. Place the eggs in a bowl, and whisk in the chocolate mixture a little at a time.
7. Return the chocolate mixture (with the eggs added) to the top of the double boiler.
8. Place the top of the double boiler over the boiling water, and cook until thickened, whisking constantly.
9. Chill several hours or overnight.
10. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla, and mix well.
11. Whip the cream and fold it into the chocolate custard.

Each ice cream maker has it's own instructions, but there are a few general tips that can help you get a great result no matter what type of ice cream machine you have:

1. Make sure the custard has been chilled for several hours before beginning.
2. If your ice cream maker requires salt, make sure to use rock salt specifically labeled for food use.
3. If you have a choice, use less salt, and freeze the ice cream slowly. Slow freezing produces a smoother texture.
4. Ice cream will expand as it freezes, so don't fill your ice cream maker more than 3/4 full.
5. When the ice cream is done, pack it into a container, and allow to harden for several hours in the freezer before serving.