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Blackberry Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream

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08.25.2015

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The truth. I don’t like chocolate ice cream. Chips I could abide, sure. I liked the lurid green of a mint chocolate chip as much as the next child of the 80’s. But chocolate ice cream has categorically left me cold my entire life. Until now. It always seemed both a disservice to chocolate and to ice cream. But then I discovered the secret to making a chocolate ice cream worthy of the word chocolate and all its complexity. Can I just do that thing where I proclaim this the Best Chocolate Ice Cream Ever? It involves Lindt chocolate, ganache, and chocolate custard. All at once.

In short: you make a ganache out of a Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa bar and chocolate custard out of the best cocoa powder you can afford. And then you mix it. And freeze it. And then throw in the best thing ever: broken up “chips” of the new Lindt EXCELLENCE Blackberry with Acai bar which has the perfect combination of silky dark chocolate with pieces of sweet blackberry and tangy acai berry. Add a swirl of blackberry syrup. And you’re done with all other chocolate ice cream ever.

Could it live without the blackberry? Sure. Make this with or without it. You’ll have no regrets either way. But I find the tart foil to the richness of the chocolate to be deal making, breaking, killing it awesome. I wouldn’t skip it unless berries were out of season and I ran out of my frozen supplies. If brownie batter, if truffle, if all that is holy and chocolate was ice cream, it would be this. I stand behind this with every fiber of my chocolate loving yet simultaneously chocolate ice cream disdaining being: it is a game changer. Privilege richness. Don’t compromise. Is making ice cream from scratch more time consuming than buying? Yes. Definitely, categorically, yes. But. It’s worth it. So, before the heat lets up, make some chocolate ice cream that actually tastes like chocolate.

 

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blackberry chocolate truffle ice cream

Ingredients

  • 2 Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa Bars, roughly chopped (7 oz / 200 g)
  • 200 mL + 40 mL (1 cup total) heavy cream
  • 480 mL (2 cups) whole milk
  • 40 g (1/3 cup) high quality cocoa powder
  • 100 grams + 50 grams (1/2 cup + 1/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12-14 oz (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen blackberries (resulting in about 1 cup blackberry juice puree)
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 50 grams sugar (1/4 cup)
  • 1 bar Lindt EXCELLENCE Blackberry with Acai bar (3.5 oz) roughly chopped into chips

Instructions

  1. Heat 200 mL of the heavy cream until just about to boil but not boiling and pour over the chopped 70% dark chocolate. Let sit for three minutes. Stir until the ganache is completely smooth. Set aside while you make the custard.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the egg yolks with 100 grams (1/2 cup) of the sugar until very pale and thick ribbons form. Meanwhile whisk the cocoa powder in to the whole milk and the additional 40 mL heavy cream and heat over medium until hot. Once hot (but not boiling), slowly pour into the egg mixture with the mixer running on med-low to temper the egg. Return this custard mixture to the pot, whisk in the ganache mixture, and cook on medium/medium-high until thickened and it reaches at least 175°F. Remove from heat, strain, and then whisk in the teaspoon of salt (or salt to taste, I like mine a bit saltier). Chill this covered in the fridge for at least four hours or over night.
  3. Meanwhile make the blackberry syrup. Puree the blackberries in a blender. Strain (you should have about 1 cup of juice). Place this in a sauce pan with the additional 50 grams of sugar and the vinegar. Cook until reduced by half. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
  4. When ready to churn, churn the chocolate base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions. When the ice cream is done, Stir in the chocolate chips and layer it with the blackberry syrup. Cover tightly with plastic and place in the freezer. Allow to set out and soften for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
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45 thoughts on “Blackberry Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream”

  1. Laurel says:
    August 25, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Oh, be still my chocolate-and-blackberry-loving heart. LOVE.

    Reply
  2. Jess @ alittlealice.com says:
    August 25, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    i am exactly the same!! chocolate ice-cream has never really done it for me…maybe i should give this recipe a go!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Trish says:
    August 26, 2015 at 12:36 am

    This is absolutely beautiful. The Lindt 70% bar is one of my faves. This is a must make!

    Reply
  4. Joanna says:
    August 26, 2015 at 1:43 am

    Summer is not over yet!!! (It never really started in England so no regrets!). Autumn’s breath on the other hand is so close on my neck…every time I go blackberry picking I eat them on the way back…

    P. S. I’ve never been crazy about chocolate ice cream. Until now?

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  5. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says:
    August 26, 2015 at 1:58 am

    I’ve never liked chocolate ice cream, either! These photos are so gorgeous and I love blackberries, though, so I’m going to give this recipe a try. I just moved and this will give me reason to unpack until I unearth the ice cream maker…

    Reply
  6. Sonja says:
    August 26, 2015 at 6:46 am

    I don’t really find any words to express how much I crave for chocolate ice cream now that I saw your post and especially your photos…
    Love, Sonja

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  7. Fred the cleaner says:
    August 26, 2015 at 7:06 am

    What a treat! The presentation is impressive. I love chocolate ice-cream and always look for a way to add extras that will suit well. I had a bad experience with mint, but that is all in the past.
    May I add that you’re very good with the camera. The photos look like they are for a magazine.

    Greetings from London!
    – Fred –

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    1. jee main results 2017 says:
      February 6, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      awesome post there. keep posting !!!

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  8. Caroline says:
    August 26, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Oh my, it looks amazing!
    Your pictures are so beatiful, and the recipe seems to be excelent!
    I will sure try this, specially because of the ingredients, with no artificial flavours!
    Just onde question, since I dont have one, can I skip the ice cream machine step?
    Will it change a lot in consistency?

    Thanks

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    1. beth says:
      August 26, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      I can speak to how that will turn out because I’ve never tried it. It will definitely change the consistency because it won’t be churned. But it could still be good!

      Reply
  9. Eliza | Pen + Pan says:
    August 26, 2015 at 8:47 am

    I love the pairing of chocolate and blackberry. This ice cream looks like the stuff of sweet dreams.

    I am always looking to explore different brands of chocolate suited for cooking and baking. Any additional chocolate/cocoa powder recommendations?

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  10. Kathryn @ The Scratch Artist says:
    August 26, 2015 at 11:26 am

    This is divine. I’ve never been a big chocolate ice cream fan either and you just made me realize why. I am a huge chocolate fan. The darker the better. Thanks to you, I now know how to enjoy my chocolate in ice cream form. Photos are amazing.

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  11. noghlemey says:
    August 26, 2015 at 11:46 am

    oh! This looks amazing, as always. I wish I could make it, but living in Italy I never thought to buy an ice cream maker! I think I should! Do you have any suggestion which brand? Thanks a lot. x

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  12. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says:
    August 26, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Thank goodness you hopped on the chocolate ice cream wagon!! Because this one is perfection. Love the blackberries in there!

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  13. Ashlyn @ The Pedantic Foodie says:
    August 26, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    This looks absolutely incredible. I am with you on the chocolate ice cream, it’s usually so disappointing. But this… This is everything.

    Your photography is stunning, as always.

    Loved the post!

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  14. Sune Moolman says:
    August 27, 2015 at 2:55 am

    That photo of the three waffle cones! I’ll be dreaming of those cones for the rest of my life.
    Beautiful recipe, beautiful photography, beautiful post. <3

    Reply
  15. Tina says:
    August 27, 2015 at 6:01 am

    Your blog and post are awesome!!! I enjoy reading every of your posts! I love the photos as well!! You are incredible! Thanks for sharing all these! Have a nice day!

    Reply
  16. Leo Sigh says:
    August 27, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Same with the chocolate ice cream. Have never liked it, although I love chocolate 🙂 This looks amazing though.

    And btw, I arrived here from your Instagram. Just gorgeous photos.

    Reply
  17. Allyson says:
    August 27, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    This sounds like the most deliciously, ridiculously, obscenely decadent chocolate ice cream I could ever imagine. And those blackberries look gorgeous and sound like they would add just the pop of acidity and freshness I would need to have another bite…and another…and another.

    Reply
  18. Camila says:
    August 27, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Amazing!

    Reply
  19. ellie | fit for the soul says:
    August 27, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Hah! I feel the same exact way about chocolate ice cream but could never find the exact words. Thank you, lol. This looks so interesting and like one of those “i gotta try itttttttt or i’ll explode” flavors.

    Reply
  20. Abby says:
    August 28, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Oh, Beth, these photos! How do you do it?!?! <3 😉
    xoxo

    Reply
  21. Becca | Spices and Spatulas says:
    August 28, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Every photo you take is like journeying into a fairy tale. In so much awe and admiration of your talent! Lovely recipe too, I think blackberries and chocolate are a pretty perfect pairing. xo

    Reply
  22. Kristina says:
    August 28, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Your photos are amazng, they really make me feel like I’m in some peaceful place. Great recipe as well. It looks amaizing, I recently had a forest berry and dark chocolate ice cream in some ice cream place and I wanted to be able to make it at home, yours looks like a perfect place to start.

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  23. Anne says:
    August 29, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    This is gorgeous. 100% A+++++ genius.

    Reply
  24. Albert says:
    August 30, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    With blackberries YUM!!

    Best, Albert | Palming Pebbles
    Palming Pebbles FB

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  26. stacey says:
    August 31, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    You had me at blackberries and chocolate ganache. Be still my heart! THIS is chocolate ice cream!

    Reply
  27. Honey says:
    September 1, 2015 at 12:07 am

    oh my gosh! i can’t believe i only found your beautiful blog now!! your recipe, your website and your photography are brilliant! well done and keep up the great work!
    just wow
    xxHoney

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  28. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says:
    September 2, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    That chocolate made my mouth water. And I LOVE your pictures. I feel like I can taste the ice cream just by looking at them!

    Reply
  29. Tessa says:
    September 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Absolutely veganize it. It looks spectacular but all that saturated fatty animal milk killed it for me.

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  30. Emily says:
    September 3, 2015 at 3:33 am

    I always visit your blog when I feel like… artsy in the kitchen. All your recipes and photos make me want to serve something gourmet for dinner xD

    Reply
  31. Hale Mercantile says:
    September 7, 2015 at 6:54 am

    OMG chocolate heaven.. YUM!

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  33. Nina says:
    September 22, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    This is so cool, Pop and the dutch masters unite for ice cream! I love it!

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  35. fatur akbar says:
    September 29, 2015 at 4:06 am

    very cool and look so delicious, making me hungry

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  37. Eden Passante says:
    April 9, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Wow! This sounds unbelievable! Definitely trying this!!

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  38. Shilpa Malhotra says:
    October 24, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Yum, yum, yum. Have to take dessert to a backyard get together. Gonna make this!

    Reply
  39. William P. Rechargeable says:
    June 6, 2017 at 8:02 am

    These are great, fun cones. Perfect for a small snack.

    Reply
  40. Haleyjoy says:
    July 1, 2017 at 8:32 am

    The ice cream looks delicious. I want to use that photo as my mobile background. Are you okay?

    Reply
  41. joao vieira says:
    February 21, 2018 at 11:52 am

    That’s the most beautiful photos i’ve ever seen.

    Reply
  42. tndte result says:
    December 11, 2018 at 2:46 am

    that chocolate is one of the favorite me..

    Reply
  43. Molly Taylor says:
    December 16, 2019 at 4:42 am

    Very good. I like this and also try it.

    Reply

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