Chocolate Prune Armagnac Ice Cream

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine the prunes and 1/3 cup water and simmer the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.

2. 2

   Remove the pan from the heat, add the Armagnac, and let the prunes macerate for 3 hours.

3. 3

   Drain the prunes in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving the liquid, and chop them coarse.

4. 4

   In a bowl whisk together the sugar, the cornstarch, the yolks, and a pinch of salt, add the milk, scalded, in a stream, whisking constantly with a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   Boil the custard, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, add the vanilla and the chocolate, and whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted.

6. 6

   Transfer the custard mixture to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and let it cool, stirring.

7. 7

   Stir in the cream and the prunes with the reserved liquid and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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