Comments on: Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

By: Mari

Mari — Sat, 09 May 2026 19:39:36 +0000

Is there a substitution for the dark chocolate? I don’t have any dark chocolate bars or any chocolate so I’m not sure what to use

By: Logan

Logan — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:07:41 +0000

Awesome flavor and texture; however, after leaving in the freezer for a few hours, it got so hard it was quite difficult to scoop out. I’ve read this can be due to fat content vs alcohol. But any other ideas why this may have occurred? Has it ever happened to you- with this recipe or another homemade ice cream recipe? Only deviations: I used 2cups heavy cream and only 1cup milk, only 1/2 cup sugar instead of 2/3 cup. Appreciate any advice you might have. Thanks again for the amazing recipe!

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:18:24 +0000

In reply to Cathy Yando. Hi Cathy, I'm so glad you love it!

By: Cathy Yando

Cathy Yando — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:06:45 +0000

I have made this twice this summer and my husband and I voted it the best we’ve made, creamy and rich chocolate flavor. Will definitely be making regularly.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:26:55 +0000

Hi! Is there anyway I could use 1/2 cup of cacao powder instead of chopped cacao and how can i substitute the cocoa powder out? Add a little more cacao powder? Thank you!

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:21:22 +0000

I made this substituting whole fat oat milk for the dairy. I cut back the sugar by a bit and substituted a teaspoon of instant coffee for a teaspoon of vanilla. It is delicious! My family can’t have dairy and this will be our go to ice cream recipe.

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:34:52 +0000

In reply to Ginger. Hi Ginger, I think those chocolate chips would work here! Did you use whole milk and heavy cream—not a plant-based or lowfat milk? And did the chocolate chips melt completely into the cream mixture? Those are my first couple thoughts for troubleshooting the texture.

By: Ketan

Ketan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:36:34 +0000

This recipe turned out amazing, so creamy and full of deep chocolate flavor. It was fun to make and, honestly, better than most store-bought ones I’ve tried. While I was enjoying this, I gave my dog a frozen treat from Frostreats. It’s not just a powder mix like most options out there, but actual ice cream made specially for dogs with real ingredients. A nice treat for both of us.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:23:09 +0000

This ice cream tasted very nice, but the texture of my ice cream was more icy and grainy. This could be my own fault considering it was my first time making ice cream, but I think the chocolate chips I added (Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips) may have also been part of the problem.

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:48:32 +0000

In reply to L.. Hi, I haven't tried the ice cube tray method, but I think it could work!