This exquisite dessert takes homemade ice cream to new heights, combining the convenience of a countertop machine with the rich, velvety texture of artisanal ice cream. Crafted with premium ingredients, this recipe delivers a decadent experience that will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp (1/2 ounce) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 10 seconds.
- Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder, mixing well to form a thick paste.
- In a separate measuring cup, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Gradually add this mixture to the sugar paste, starting with a couple tablespoons at a time. Mix thoroughly after each addition until all the liquid is incorporated and the sugar dissolves.
- Transfer the mixture to a Ninja Creami pint. Close the lid and freeze for 24 hours on a flat surface in your freezer.
- After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid. Place the pint in the Ninja Creami bowl, secure the lid, and lock the bowl into place.
- Select the Ice Cream function, which will run for about 2 minutes.
- Once the function completes, unlock the bowl and remove the lid. Serve and enjoy!
NOTES
- If the ice cream is too crumbly after processing, try using the Re-Spin function. If the texture isn’t improved, add 1 tablespoon of milk and Re-Spin.
- To make this dairy-free, substitute unsweetened oat milk for the milk, unsweetened coconut cream for the heavy cream, and vegan cream cheese for regular cream cheese.
