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Unleash the Ultimate Indulgence with this Red Wine and Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

1/10/23

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In a fit of fancy, I decided to try my hand at making Red Wine & Chocolate Ice Cream. I seldom make ice cream so I wouldn’t say I’m a pro at it, but  I do ok. 

Not a fan of red wine? I have another simple ice cream recipe that also only takes 3 ingredients – Lemon Honey Ice Cream Recipe, check it out.

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I’m not sure why I don’t make homemade ice cream more often.

It’s so incredibly easy to make and only takes a handful of ingredients. If you have an ice cream maker you really need to give this recipe a try.

The next time you are at the store grab a bag of Ghirardelli Valentine chocolate and a bottle of Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon wine.

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I reduced a cup of the wine by half and used Ghirardelli Valentine Squares both in the ice cream and on top.

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Of course, I wasn’t going to wait for Valentine’s Day to let Alan give this a try. I sampled while making it and it is delicious! Alan agreed.

This might be our new favorite ice cream and gives me so many ideas for other flavors

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Needless to say, we both enjoyed a bowl before dinner, because life is short….eat dessert first.

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RED WINE & CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM ICE CREAM RECIPE

Red Wine & Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients

1 cup Whole Milk
3/4 cups Cane Sugar
2 cups Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup of Josh Cellars Cab Sauv reduced wine
4-6 Ghirardelli Chocolate squares, unwrapped and finely chopped

Red Wine & Chocolate Ice Cream Directions

In a medium-sized chilled bowl whisk together the milk and sugar. When sugar is dissolved whisk in the heavy cream. Once combined, add the Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and Ghirardelli chocolate.

Cover and place bowl in the refrigerator. Chill for 2 hours.

Remove from fridge and prepare the mixture using your ice cream makers manufacturer’s directions.

For me, I placed the mixture in the ice cream maker and let it run for 20 minutes.

After ice cream is done, pour into a freezer safe bowl with lid and freeze for 24 hours.

NOTE: you can eat it before 24 hours, but it will be soft, still good, but soft.

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  1. Stefanie G says

    February 15, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    I love Riesling wine & milk chocolate

  2. Diana says

    February 13, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    The caramel chocolate and any red wine. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. amber cheras says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    raspberry chocolate and red wine

  4. Deborah Cochran says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Chocolate and wine? Definitely will start pairing Ghirardelli chocolate dipped strawberries with a glass of champagne <3

  5. Marcia Goss says

    February 13, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I like Merlot and dark chocolate.

  6. Karla R. says

    February 13, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I love any stella rose wines with milk chocolate bars. Yum ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Candice Dyer says

    February 13, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Sweet red moscato and dark chocolate!

  8. Kris O. says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    Milk chocolate caramel with moscato

  9. Kenny F says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    caramel and a Riesling

  10. Tyneisha says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I don’t drink wine but I love a great milk chocolate!

  11. Karyn L. says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Dark Chocolate and Red Wine- perfection!

  12. Samantha Fannin says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Chocolate and wine..prefer moscato!

  13. Cassandra Eastman says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Merlot and milk chocolate with almonds are my favorite!

  14. Brittany says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:19 am

    I’m not a big wine fan but I love Arbor Mist’s Blackberry Wine with some Dark Chocolate.

  15. tammy shelton says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Pinot.

  16. erin dear says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I love pairing white chocolate and Rosรฉ Port! It makes for a fabulous combination!

  17. Priscilla S. says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:27 am

    I donโ€™t drink wine but I do love cooking with it! My favorite kind of chocolate is dark. I really love the Chocolove Coffee Crunch Dark Chocolate bar.

  18. Kenya F says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Dark Chocolate with moscato for sure!

  19. Evie B. says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    I like white wine and dark caramel chocolate.

  20. Birdiebee says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I love dark chocolate but do not have a favorite win to pair it with as I don’t drink alcohol.

  21. Ada miller says

    February 10, 2016 at 11:39 am

    This sounds delicious & looks it too! I’m going to try this out.

  22. Terri Irvin says

    February 10, 2016 at 2:11 am

    I like dark chocolate with berries and a good red wine from Spain.

  23. marie says

    February 10, 2016 at 12:00 am

    i love merlot and chocolate almonds

  24. Brooklyn Dutson says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Moscato Ghiradelle Carmel chocolates

  25. Ellen Casper says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I like dark chocolate and merlot.

  26. Rachel says

    February 9, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I like Merlot with dark chocolate. Yum!

  27. Amy L says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate and Caramel Squares paired with a glass of Pinot ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Jan says

    February 9, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Bittersweet chocolate and shiraz wine

  29. Janet W. says

    February 9, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I don’t drink wine, but my favorite is milk chocolate.

  30. Tamra H says

    February 9, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    I like milk chocolate and moscato. Super sweet! ๐Ÿ™‚

  31. Laura G says

    February 9, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I enjoy Cupcake Merlot and Cowgirl Chocolates. The sweetness of the wine and the spiciness in the chocolate is a great combination!

  32. Jeffrey says

    February 9, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I love dark chocolate, its my Kryptonite and when I have it with wine its usually a Cabernet Sauvignon.

  33. susan genna says

    February 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Wine goes with everything! Box of bon bons…oh yum!

  34. Birdie Skolfield says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:42 am

    I love a glass of Merlot w/ a dark chocolate mounds bar YUMMMMM

  35. shelly says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I like white chocolate but don’t really drink wine.

  36. Amy Orvin says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    My favorite is pairing Milk chocolate with Merlot!

  37. Shell says

    February 8, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Dark chocolate and since I’m allergic to grapes guess I’d pick a nice Cab for my hubby.

  38. Mary Cloud says

    February 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I don’t really have a favorite but I can imagine any kind of Chocolate Truffles and wine would be good together

  39. Sara says

    February 8, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I love River red wine and peanut butter cups

  40. bianca roman says

    February 8, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    pinterest: supbonka (bianca roman)

    i messed up the name on the RC

  41. bianca roman says

    February 8, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    i’ve never paired wine and chocolate together. i’ve never even thought of it. i’m kinda excited to try it out. maybe a white moscato and white chocolate?

  42. Donna says

    February 8, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    i love the caramel filled squares with a white wine

  43. GB says

    February 8, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I like Pinot Grigio with mint dark chocolate.

  44. Natalie says

    February 7, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    i love chardonnay and white chocolate! It is the perfect pairing!

  45. Janice Cooper says

    February 7, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    I’ve never had wine with chocolate, but I love milk chocolate with caramel

  46. kelly tupick says

    February 7, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I think i nice chardonnay with a dark chocolate dove bar would be perfect together.

  47. Leigh Anne Borders says

    February 7, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    My favorite is a Merlot with some white chocolate! Kind of crazy but it is what I love;)

  48. Danielle D says

    February 7, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    merlot and mild chocolate.

  49. sheila ressel says

    February 7, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    I like Cabernet and mild chocolate covered raisins.

  50. Laura J says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Oh I would have to say my favorite pairing is White Chocolate + Chardonnay!

  51. Barbara Montag says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:17 am

    I enjoy White Zinfindal with dark chocolate.
    thank you

  52. Donna L says

    February 6, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    I don’t drink wine often but I like a Zinfandel and milk chocolate.

  53. LynneT says

    February 6, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    I have never actually paired wine with chocolate, but I did once try a chocolate red wine at a wine tasting event and that was delicious.

  54. Jennifer Marie says

    February 6, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I would pick carmel and Riesling.

  55. Stacy Lenderman says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    never tried but will have to make this recipe

  56. Sarah Hayes says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    I like dark chocolate but not a fan of wine

  57. julie says

    February 6, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I love white wine and ferrero rochers

  58. Sheila K. says

    February 6, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I love white chocolate but I don’t drink wine!

  59. Ty says

    February 6, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Caramel Chocolate and White wine!

  60. Susan Christy says

    February 6, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    White chocolate and sparkling wine.

  61. Tara says

    February 6, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Dark chocolate and pinot noir!

  62. Kim Henrichs says

    February 6, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I love a good pinot noir and a dark chocolate lava cake!

  63. Jessica To says

    February 6, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I like red wine and chocolate caramels.

  64. Tina W says

    February 6, 2016 at 3:46 am

    I love chocolate caramels and a glass of Zinfandel.

  65. Kristen says

    February 6, 2016 at 12:13 am

    Mocha Crunch Cake with Pinot.

  66. Keri Justice says

    February 5, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    I love Riesling wine. And dark chocolate!

  67. Amy S says

    February 5, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I love Riesling and caramel

  68. prasert says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    I love red wine and white chocolate ganache filled truffles

  69. Ashley says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I don’t drink much wine, but I LOVE CHOCOLATE! ๐Ÿ™‚

  70. Kelly D says

    February 5, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I like mint chocolate and Merlot.

  71. Laura ari says

    February 5, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    I like champange and strawberries.

  72. mita says

    February 5, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Dark chocolate and red wine

  73. natasha lamoreux says

    February 5, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Ghiradelli sea salt caramels with some Moscato.

  74. Will G says

    February 5, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    I don’t have a favorite pairing thus far.

  75. Lauren says

    February 5, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I like raspberry chocolate and merlot.

  76. Lee Mckeon says

    February 5, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I love Dark chocolate with Merlot!

  77. Gina M says

    February 5, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I love dark chocolate and cabernet!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  78. Mami2jcn says

    February 5, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I don’t drink…can I still comment on chocolate? I love milk chocolate.

  79. Madonna says

    February 5, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I don’t drink wine so haven’t any pairings but that ice cream sure looks good. It is impossible to go wrong with chocolate

  80. Ashley C says

    February 5, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I love white chocolate and moscato!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

  81. Erika W. says

    February 5, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I have not ever paired wine and chocolate together but I definitely need to try!

  82. janetfaye says

    February 5, 2016 at 6:35 am

    I don’t drink win but I love milk chocolate.

  83. Kara Kudro says

    February 5, 2016 at 12:06 am

    I love dark chocolate and red wine!

  84. Betsy Barnes says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    I like pairing a nice Chardonnay with a very creamy milk chocolate ๐Ÿ™‚

  85. Yesenia Salgado says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I am not a big fan of drinking wine girl. & my favorite chocolate is milk chocolate! ๐Ÿ™‚

  86. Dawn Monroe says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    I don’t drink wine but my favorite chocolate is milk chocolate with nuts.

  87. latanya says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    milk chocolate and merlot

  88. David says

    February 4, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    I have never eaten the two together. I am sure there is a specific pairing that you are supposed to eat, similar to how people eat cheese and wine. As far as I am concerned, if I have milk chocolate, I don’t need wine and if I have wine, I don’t need chocolate. I am content to be content!!!

  89. HS kraftmaking says

    February 4, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    I love extra dark chocolate with Cabernet Sauvignon.

  90. Melanie Montgomery says

    February 4, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    I like a white with raspberry filled squares

  91. Thomas Murphy says

    February 4, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I like dark chocolate with red wine..

  92. shelly peterson says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I like just about any chocolate and I like Moscato wine but have never had them together.

  93. Brenda Haines says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Cream cheese swirled brownies and merlot. Thanks for the chance!

  94. Ellie Wright says

    February 4, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    I don’t know much about wine pairings, but i would say merlot and dark chocolate.

  95. Tracy Robertson says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I haven’t paired wine and chocolate. I have chocolate a lot more often than I have wine, but I like them both seperately.

  96. Jennifer H. says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I love a really good piece of dark chocolate with a good Pinot Noir.

  97. DJ says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I love dark chocolate and merlot.

  98. Michelle Simons says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Debrand Chocolate and PINK Moscato is my perfect pairing. I am ready to go buy some now. Sounds really good right now.

  99. steve weber says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I like Sea Salt Chocolate with Dreaming Tree Wine- Crush

  100. Sarah Hall says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I love the dark chocolate and merlot.

  101. Bridgett Wilbur says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    I love the white chocolate with a nice bottle of Chardonnay.

  102. Julie Wood says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I love Dark Chocolate with Late Harvest Zinfandel wine! It is so good!

  103. Courtnie Miller says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I don’t drink wine, but I love milk chocolate.

  104. linda says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I love white wine and crispy chocolates

  105. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    February 4, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I Love Dark Chocolate, I Can’t Say For Wine Because I Don’t Drink.

  106. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I love to attend wine and chocolate tastings here in NYC, they have paired up the weirdest combos at some of them, but I haven’t yet met a wine and chocolate that I didn’t like! I’m a huge fan of rose or moscatos with Dark Chocolate – the interplay of the bitter bite from the dark chocolate and the sweetness of the moscato or rose on the tongue always tickles my tastebuds! ๐Ÿ™‚

  107. ann says

    February 4, 2016 at 3:05 am

    i love chardonnay with chocolate pecans

  108. Rust says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:07 am

    My favorites are dark chocolate and merlot. Thanks!

  109. Tabathia B says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    riesling with white chocolate

  110. Elena says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    I love dark chocolate and Moscato

  111. Samantha says

    February 3, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    This is totally genius! I can’t wait to try this out….I love Ferrero Rocher and Merlot. I never would have thought to make ice cream with wine. Love it.

  112. Ashley says

    February 3, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I like milk chocolate and red wine

  113. Betsy says

    February 3, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    I love a merlot and truffles from our local chocolate shop.

  114. Elle says

    February 3, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    I like red wine and raspberry filled milk chocolate.

  115. sara says

    February 3, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Oh I dont bother pairing…. I just go for it! Ha!

  116. Rosie says

    February 3, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I love dark bittersweet chocolate and merlot!

  117. Faye Gates says

    February 3, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    I am not really good at wine pairings.

  118. Ashley Ryan says

    February 3, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    YUM! I have plans to go to Temecula this weekend…I might have to pick up a bottle of wine at one of the wineries to try this! Sounds tasty ๐Ÿ™‚

  119. Stacey Valley says

    February 3, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Brilliant idea to make wine ice cream!

  120. Alan Saxon says

    February 3, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    My favorite Chocolate & Wine pairing is Milk Chocolate and Burgundy.

  121. Teresa says

    February 3, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    Dark chocolate and Riesling!

  122. julie says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I love merlot and raspberry chocolate

  123. Fargo says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I am so trying this recipe. Sounds divine!

  124. Sara says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I missed the part about pairing – oops! I go Cabernet and dark chocolate – any kind. Chips, kisses or M’s… I am not picky!

  125. Sara says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Cannot wait to try!!!

  126. Kayley says

    February 3, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I don’t actually drink wine, but I love dark chocolate! Ghirardelli’s is one of my faves.

  127. Shannon says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I like caramel and a Riesling

  128. Catalina says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I like german hot wine and apple pie

  129. Kristin Goodson says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:31 am

    I love caramel chocolate with moscato!

  130. Libby says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Yum! Chocolate and wine! I’m a cheap date and love Barefoot brands — a nice red and a Hershey’s bar is the perfect late night snack!

  131. Stacey says

    February 3, 2016 at 9:41 am

    Looks delicious!

  132. Marla Zickefoose says

    February 3, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I haven’t ever paired wine and chocolate but we start with your suggestions of Josh Cellars Cab & Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate!

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