Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate ice cream (/ˈtʃɒklɪt aɪs ˈkriːm/) is a flavor of ice cream that is derived from cocoa or chocolate. It is one of the most popular ice cream flavors worldwide.
Etymology
The term "chocolate ice cream" is a combination of the words "chocolate" and "ice cream". "Chocolate" comes from the Nahuatl word "xocolātl", which was borrowed into Spanish as "chocolate". "Ice cream" is derived from the phrase "iced cream" or "cream ice", which was first documented in 1744.
History
Chocolate ice cream, like other flavors of ice cream, has its origins in the 17th century, when Marco Polo is said to have brought recipes for a dessert similar to modern ice cream back from his travels in the East. The first recorded recipe for chocolate ice cream was published in Naples, Italy in 1692 in the book 'The Modern Steward'.
Ingredients
The primary ingredients in chocolate ice cream are milk, cream, sugar, and cocoa powder. Some recipes may also include egg yolks for a custard base, and others may use corn syrup or another type of sweetener.
Variations
There are many variations of chocolate ice cream, including dark chocolate ice cream, milk chocolate ice cream, and white chocolate ice cream. Some versions may also include mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or caramel.
Related Terms
- Ice cream
- Cocoa
- Chocolate
- Milk chocolate
- Dark chocolate
- White chocolate
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Caramel
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chocolate ice cream
- Wikipedia's article - Chocolate ice cream
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