Bittersweet Chocolate Gelato Recipe

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   Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl, gradually adding the 2/3 c. sugar.

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   Continue beating till the mix is creamy and pale yellow.

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   Bring the light cream to a boil in a saucepan and remove from the heat.

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   Gradually pour the cream into the egg yolk mix, whisking all the while to prevent curdling of the egg yolks.

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   Heat the bittersweet chocolate in a heavy saucepan and stir till smooth.

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   Pour into the custard mix and add in the cocoa.

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   Whisk to combine well.

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   Return the mix to the heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat till the custard coats the back of a wooden spoon.

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   Don't boil.

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    Combine the 2 Tbsp.

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    sugar with 2 tsp.

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    of water in a small saucepan.

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    Cook over medium - high heat till the mix forms a golden caramel.

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    Don't stir the sugar mix while it cooks, or possibly it may crystallize.

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    Be careful not to burn the caramel.

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    Pour the caramel into the chocolate custard and whisk well to incorporate.

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    Pour the custard into a large bowl and allow to cold to room temperature.

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    Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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    Then place in an ice cream maker and process according to the instructions for your machine or possibly freezer model.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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