Calling all true chocolate lovers! This Double Chocolate Gelato recipe is made for you. There’s chocolate upon chocolate, all blended together to create a super smooth, super creamy and rich bowl of pure deliciousness.
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My husband’s marriage proposal was incredibly unique and extremely romantic.
We were hiking in a canyon way out in Malibu (the same trail where we got lost on our third date — which is a long story for another time).
December 9, 2001
It seemed out of nowhere that a guy from a band I loved appeared from behind a cliff and began to sing “The Sweetest Thing.” (And no, it wasn’t Bono from U2. 😉 ) In shock, I looked at my now husband, who was suddenly holding a beautifully framed “timeline” of our seven month relationship up to that day, a gorgeous ring, and . . . a super cool ice cream maker.
Yup! You heard me, an ice-cream maker was a part of my marriage proposal.
I love my ice-cream maker! And not only for its sentimental value, but because for over ten years I’ve been making fantastic ice cream and gelato in it!
Today is my Mom’s birthday and there’s no better excuse to make this Double Chocolate Gelato! My Mom’s a very serious chocoholic and this gelato is perfect for her — it’s intensely rich, creamy and unbelievably delicious.
My favorite part in the gelato or ice-cream making process, is when I first remove the lid to reveal this sight. Just look at that sight! I love it!
Please enjoy every last scoop of this over-the-top divine Double Chocolate Gelato recipe!
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, here is the ice cream maker. I love the wooden style, and it’s still super easy!
*Give yourself at least a day to make this, as there are a couple of waiting periods, and freezing times.
*Makes about 2 quarts
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5 cups (1 pound, 4 ounces) semisweet chocolate, very finely grated or chopped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, very finely grated or chopped
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Pour the milk into a medium-sized sauce pot and over medium heat, scald it. Tiny bubbles will appear on the edges of the pot and it should be very hot, but not boiling. Then add the semisweet chocolate and use a wooden spoon to stir. Once it's completely melted into the milk, remove the pot from the heat. Let this cool to room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours.
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the egg yolks with the sugar. Mix until it's very thick and pale yellow. When you drizzle it with a spoon it should rest for a second or two before sinking back into the rest of the mixture -- this is called the "ribbon stage."
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On a low speed, gradually pour in the cooled chocolate mixture and blend only until it's evenly combined. Pour this back into the sauce pot and over medium-low heat, stirring almost constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until becomes a beautiful, thick custard, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat immediately and let it cool completely, at least 2 hours. (If you want to do a step a day ahead of time, you can do this step -- just let it come to room temperature, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight.)
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Gently mix in the bittersweet chocolate, transfer to an ice-cream maker, and freeze according to the machine instructions. (While you can finely chop the chocolate with a knife, for large quantities I like to do it in my food processor with the grater attachment, to get these superfine pieces.)
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Freeze for about 4 hours, or have it soft right away!
Making thing is a delightful weekend cooking project! I did step 1 on Saturday morning, step 2 Saturday afternoon, and step 3 Sunday morning.
In case you are curious, my "engagement ice-cream maker" is this one!
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Lana says
April 9, 2012 at 6:41 pmSome people would not find an ice cream maker at proposal very romantic, but for me, it is beyond romantic:) Who would not have said “YES!” after that? I love your story, Valentina (sure, I have always been a softie and a sucker for romantic stories:)
I don’t have an ice cream maker (I took it to my brother and SIL in Serbia when they asked me for it – but they don’t use it, as it does not make enough ice cream for their family:), but it is on my wish list:)
I will definitely make this gelato to surprise the girls (they are spoiled by the European-type ice cream they eat when we visit Serbia:)
Happy Birthday to your mom! Give her a hug for me and enjoy the day with her:)
Jeanne @JollyTomato says
April 9, 2012 at 7:05 pmOh my gosh – best story EVER! How could you not fall for a guy who proposes with an ice cream maker? I don’t have one but now I think I know what I want for our anniversary. And I will absolutely try this chocolate-chocolate gelato, since I can’t resist chocolate in any form. Great post! : )
Hannah says
April 10, 2012 at 8:14 pmI love everything about this post. And I want that gelato in my mouth right now! Xx
Ilke says
April 11, 2012 at 12:59 amI have always wanted an icecream maker. What a guy and story 🙂 As soon as I get my hands on an icecream maker, I will try this recipe because we fell in love with gelato in our trip to Rome a couple years back. I can eat it all day long. If you have a Nutella recipe, I would take that recipe in a heartbeat as well:)
Amrita says
April 11, 2012 at 7:29 amIce-cream maker as part of a marriage proposal?! Hmm. That proposal would be incredibly difficult to say “no” to. He’s definitely a keeper. 😀
Aly says
April 11, 2012 at 6:35 pmI haven’t made gelato before–this looks so good!
Tara says
August 6, 2013 at 3:43 amWhat a lovely story! I am a sucker for romantic stories and kitchen appliances.
Sarah says
July 10, 2018 at 11:23 pmOh my goodness – what a keeper! Love and gelato – what more could you want out of life?
valentina says
July 10, 2018 at 11:24 pmTotally agree! 😉 Thank you!
Rhiannon @ Hot & Healthy Mamas says
July 11, 2018 at 12:44 amOh that is such a sweet story! I also love the sight of that gelato inside the icecream maker – I don’t have one but this makes me think I NEED one 🙂
valentina says
July 11, 2018 at 11:19 pmThank you! Need vs. Want — there’s a fine line. 😉
Linda Nortje says
July 11, 2018 at 2:27 amBest proposal ever ! My family will love your double chocolate gelato, so I’m making a batch this weekend !
valentina says
July 11, 2018 at 11:20 pmThanks so much, Linda! I hope you and your family love it as much as my family and I do. 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
July 11, 2018 at 2:42 amWhat a cool proposal story, I love that you got an ice cream maker out of it too, haha! This gelato looks delicious, you can’t beat a good gelato.
valentina says
July 11, 2018 at 11:20 pmI know, right? And I use it just as much now as when we got engaged. Enjoy! 🙂
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says
July 11, 2018 at 2:52 amGosh, this is such an adorable story!! This could be a perfect romantic movie – that we would watch with a few scoops of that amazing gelato of course!
valentina says
July 11, 2018 at 11:22 pmThanks so much Marie! Awww, I love the movie idea. xoxo
shelby says
July 11, 2018 at 2:52 amI absolutely love he had an ice cream maker in the proposal. lol So cute! This gelato looks heavenly also, a perfect treat!
valentina says
July 11, 2018 at 11:23 pmThank you Shelby. Yep, he knew me well – even in the beginning. 🙂 Hope you try the gelato.