Pomegranate + Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

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Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with homemade pomegranate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. It might look fancy, but with just six ingredients (plus a trick that cuts it down to 3!) it couldn’t be easier to make!
Pomegranate-Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

I remember in past years it’s seemed like as soon as August rolled in, so did cloudy skies. This year, it seems like the warm weather is sticking around longer than usual – and I’ve been soaking it all in! (Although has anyone else noticed that the days already seem to be getting shorter? Not cool.)

The warmer-than-normal weather has meant that my ice cream machine has been getting a workout! This pomegranate ice cream, the latest recipe in my partnership with Bloom Fresh pomegranate arils, is a nice departure from more traditional flavors. It’s sweet and creamy, like ice cream should be, but it has a refreshingly tart flavor, too. Pomegranate arils and shards of dark chocolate add the perfect amount of crunch.

Pomegranate-Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

I usually think of pomegranate as being a winter ingredient, but it’s actually in-season year round! Bloom Fresh’s new packages of pomegranate arils make coking with them easier than ever – all the work is done for you, so you don’t have to deal with trying to wrangle the seeds out of the pomegranate yourself.

As far as ice cream goes, this recipe is really simple to make. I started with a classic vanilla base, then added just enough fresh pomegranate juice to turn it a pale pink color and give it a touch of flavor. Right before it’s finished churning, I added pomegranate arils and finely chopped dark chocolate.

If you don’t want to go through the process of making the custard base yourself, you can use a neat trick that I learned a while back: melt down two pints of high-quality vanilla ice cream, add the juice, and churn it up. It works like a dream!

Pomegranate-Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

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Pomegranate-Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

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Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bloom Fresh pomegranate arils divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped

Instructions

  • Pour 1/2 cup of pomegranate arils into a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin the gently crush the arils and release their juice.
  • Add 1 cup of cream and the sugar to a medium saucepan. Warm over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Snip the corner of the plastic bag and squeeze in the pomegranate juice. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate the mixture for several hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  • Freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the ice cream has a soft serve consistency, add the remaining 1/2 cup of pomegranate arils and the dark chocolate. Mix well.
  • Eat immediately or freeze ice cream for several hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.
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I created this recipe for my client, Bloom Fresh. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep me inspired in the kitchen. 

 

 

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Hi, I'm Lauren!

I'm a certified plant-based cook and enthusiastic omnivore who loves looking for creative ways to make weeknight meals more nutritious. I'm the author of Heathy Eating One Pot Cookbook and Healthy Meal Prep Slow Cooker Cookbook. I also blog at The Busy Foodie. Read more...

 

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10 thoughts on “Pomegranate + Dark Chocolate Ice Cream”

  1. 5 stars
    In the past I often traveled to southeast USA and accidentally found Sheer Bliss Pomegranate with Dark Chocolate Chips ice cream. Apparently is not made for past 10-15 years. It came in tin pint can and lid, and was incredibly good. I believe was made somewhere in Florida. I will try to duplicate, again, and this recipe possibly will work. Is great to find this option.

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  2. I never would’ve thought to make pomegranate ice cream just because like you said, I think of pomegranates for winter. I’m pretty excited to check out these arils because I hate deseeding them.

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