Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream
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Course : Ice Cream
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4             ounces  unsweetened chocolate
  1                cup  milk
  2              large  eggs
  1                cup  sugar
  1                cup  heavy or whipping cream
  1           teaspoon  vanilla
  1              pinch  salt
 

Preparation:

Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream is about as rich as they come. The pinch of salt helps to bring out the chocolate flavor. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water. Gradually whisk in the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light anf fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 1 generous quart. VARIATION: Chocolate Almond- Add 1 cup roasted whole almonds (salted or unsalted) after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it is done, then continue to freeze until the ! ! ice cream is re

 

Nutritional Information:

1659 Calories (kcal); 80g Total Fat; (39% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 246g Carbohydrate; 407mg Cholesterol; 382mg Sodium