Chocolate Ice Cream

1. 1

   Fill half of saucepan with water, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   Place the chocolate in a small stainless mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Place over the saucepan and melt until smooth, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the half-and-half and sugar.

5. 5

   Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.

7. 7

   Add 1 cup of the hot liquid to the egg yolks and whisk until smooth.

8. 8

   Add the yolk mixture to the saucepan of liquid and whisk until incorporated.

9. 9

   Bring the liquid back to simmer and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate.

11. 11

    Whisk until smooth.

12. 12

    Pour the mixture into a glass bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the mixture.

13. 13

    This will prevent a skin from forming while cooling.

14. 14

    Cool the mixture completely.

15. 15

    Stir in the chocolate pieces.

16. 16

    Process the mixture according the ice cream machines instructions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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