Chocolate Malted Ice Cream

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   Combine the cream, 1/2 cup milk, malted milk powder, sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Whisk well to dissolve the malt powder and cocoa.

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   Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to steam; watch it carefully and make sure it does not come to a boil.

4. 4

   While the mixture heats, combine the remaining milk, milk powder, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, and stir until smooth and both of the powders have dissolved.

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   Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.

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   Whisk the mixture until smooth and simmer over very low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened.

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   If the mixture is lumpy, strain it through a sieve.

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   Transfer the hot liquid to a storage container, and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming.

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   Refrigerate the mixture uncovered until it is completely chilled (below 40F).

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    Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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    Transfer the soft ice cream to a chilled mixing bowl and fold in the chopped malted milk balls.

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    Serve immediately for a soft ice cream, or transfer the mixture to an airtight storage container and freeze until hard.

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    Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving if frozen solid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.