Description
Crimson Choco Rhapsody Ice Cream is a decadent homemade dessert combining rich dark chocolate, the sweet tang of raspberry, and the unique texture of red velvet cake crumbs. This smooth, colorful ice cream offers a luxurious blend of flavors, perfect for those looking to indulge in a creamy, fruity twist on classic chocolate ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Add-ins and Flavor Enhancers
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs (baked and cooled)
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam or purée (strained for smoothness)
- Red food coloring (optional, for deeper color)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is heated through but not boiling.
- Melt Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate until fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Cool and Add Cream: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Then stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and raspberry jam or purée to incorporate all flavors evenly. Add red food coloring if you desire a richer crimson hue.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to ensure it is cold and ready for churning.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Add Cake Crumbs: In the final few minutes of churning, gently fold in the red velvet cake crumbs to add texture without breaking them up too much.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to harden fully before serving.
Notes
- You can swirl extra raspberry jam into the churned ice cream for a beautiful ribboned effect and enhanced fruitiness.
- For added texture and visual appeal, top the ice cream with mini chocolate chips or crushed freeze-dried raspberries when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
