DIY CHOCOLATE SWIRL ICE CREAM

I was making a birthday cake for my 5 year old, and greedily made more chocolate ganache than needed. As such I would have a wonderful excuse to make ice cream, then my lovely husband would not frown at the packed freezer. ^0^

This is really easy, anyone can make at home without machines. Of course if you at least have an electric blender, things will be a lot easier. It is ok if you do not wish to use ganache. Melted chocolate is fine too.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup Nutella (optional)

Methods

1. In a pot, lightly boil whipping cream and turn off heat when you see bubbles at the sides of the pot.

2. Pour in the chocolate chips (and Nutella if you are using) and leave it for about 1 minute.

3. Stir till all chocolate is melted, set aside. The mixture will thicken as it cools.

DIY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

Ingredients

300g cold thickened cream

250g cold whipping cream

1/2 can full cream condensed milk

Some broken biscuits of your choice (optional)

300g cooled melted chocolates (if not using ganache)

Methods

1. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream till just thickens. (Or if you are using an electric blender, just whizz for a few seconds till just thickens.)

2. Add thickened cream and whip both creams together till stiff. (If using electric blender, it is advisable to pour into a bowl after cream is stiff.)

3. Fold in the condensed milk and biscuits and swirl in prepared ganache.

4. Pour into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

VERDICT

The chocolate taste is strong enough. Creamy, smooth and tastes as good as the store bought. Try it!