Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream

Step 1

Chill the ice cream bowl for at least 24 hours or until solid. You should not hear any water sloshing around when you shake the bowl.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth and pale yellow in color.

Step 3

Add the milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the milk to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Be sure not to boil.

Step 4

Add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk to the egg and sugar mixture and whisk constantly until combined.

Step 5

Then, add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk.

Step 6

Heat the saucepan on low. Stirring constantly, heat until the base has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon or spatula. This should take a few minutes.

Step 7

Strain the mixture into a bowl to remove any pieces of egg that may have cooked.

Step 8

Add ½ cup of the chopped chocolate, reserving the rest for later. Stir until melted.

Step 9

Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and stir to combine.

Step 10

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap making sure to have the plastic wrap touching the surface of the ice cream base. This will help keep it from forming a skin while chilling. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Step 11

Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions (mine took about 20 minutes), until it is thick and the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.

Step 12

In the last two minutes, add the remaining chopped chocolate and churn until evenly distributed.

Step 13

Melt the marshmallow fluff in the microwave in 10 second increments, until it is liquid and easier to pour. It should only take about 20-30 seconds. Be sure not to overcook as it will burn.

Step 14

Spoon half the chocolate ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan. Dollop half of the marshmallow fluff on top of the chocolate and use a knife or skewer to lightly swirl it into the ice cream. Repeat with remaining ice cream and marshmallow fluff.

Step 15

Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.