Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Crémeux Recipe

Inspired by Holder
Time2h
Serves6

stracciatella ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Crémeux

Stracciatella Ice Cream

Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Sauce

Method

Making the Chocolate Crémeux

  1. 1

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Custard

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Gradually add the hot cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

  3. 3

    Combine and Chill

    Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate. Let cool, then refrigerate until set.

Making the Stracciatella Ice Cream

  1. 4

    Prepare the Base

    In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract.

  2. 5

    Chill and Churn

    Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate before freezing.

Making the Caramel Sauce

  1. 6

    Cook the Sugar

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden amber color. Do not stir; gently swirl the pan to help the sugar melt evenly.

  2. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove from heat and carefully add heavy cream and butter. Stir until smooth, then add sea salt. Let cool before using.

Making the Chocolate Sauce

  1. 8

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate with heavy cream until smooth.

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