Spiced Dark Chocolate and Candy Cane Ice Cream Recipe

Updated April 15, 2020

A surefire cure for flat-tasting chocolate ice cream. You can serve this right out of the freezer, but also feel comfortable leaving it out for upwards of half an hour without fear of melting.

Recipe Details

Spiced Dark Chocolate and Candy Cane Ice Cream Recipe

Active 30 mins

Total 12 hrs

Serves 6 to 8 servings

Makes 1 quart

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar
5 ounces dark chocolate (about 70%), chopped
2 teaspoons dark rum
Zest of one orange
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed candy canes (from 5 to 8 whole canes)

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and milk to a simmer. Whisk in allspice and cinnamon, remove from heat, and let steep covered for 20 to 30 minutes or until dairy is fragrant and tastes well-spiced.
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks with brown and white sugars until very well combined. Rapidly whisk yolk mixture into dairy. Turn heat onto low and stir frequently until custard coats the back of a spoon but a swiped finger leaves a clean line.
Add chocolate to saucepan and stir until thoroughly melted. Strain into an airtight container, then add rum, orange zest, and salt to taste before chilling overnight.
The next day, add candy canes and churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to freezer for several hours to harden before serving.

Special Equipment

Ice cream machine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
513	Calories
34g	Fat
40g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	513
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 20g	100%
Cholesterol 233mg	78%
Sodium 213mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 303mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.