Description
A rich, custard-based ice cream infused with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and premium vanilla.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3.5 oz Mexican chocolate, finely chopped
5 large egg yolks
1 tbsp Mexican vanilla extract
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Heat milk, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until warm.
Step 2: Stir in chopped Mexican chocolate and cinnamon until melted and smooth.
Step 3: Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl.
Step 4: Slowly add the warm mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
Step 5: Return mixture to the pan and cook until it thickens and coats a spoon.
Step 6: Stir in the remaining cream and vanilla.
Step 7: Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Step 8: Churn in an ice cream maker and freeze until firm.
Notes
Use high-quality Mexican chocolate discs for the most authentic grainy texture and spiced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
