Fresh Coconut Ice Cream with Mexican Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Coconut Ice Cream with Mexican Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups half-and-half; 1 cup sugar; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen coconut, thawed (preferably young coconut); Pinch salt; 5 egg yolks; Mexican Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 pound Mexican chocolate, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 cups half-and-half
1 cup sugar
1 (10-ounce) package frozen coconut, thawed (preferably young coconut)
Pinch salt
5 egg yolks
Mexican Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound Mexican chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the half-and-half, sugar, coconut, and salt, over medium heat and bring to a scald.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
Beat the egg yolks in a bowl.
4
Add the cream mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, to the beaten eggs, whisking in between each addition, until all is used.
5
Pour the mixture into a saucepan, and cook, stirring, over medium heat, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
6
Remove from the heat and cool completely.
7
Pour the filling into the ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning time.
8
Combine the half-and-half and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
9
Heat the mixture until a thin paper-like skin appears on the top.
10
Do not boil.
11
Add the chocolate and vanilla and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
12
Remove from the heat and let cool.
13
The sauce can be kept refrigerated for several days, but it must be returned to room temperature before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups half-and-half, 1 cup sugar, 1 (10-ounce) package frozen coconut, thawed (preferably young coconut), Pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Fresh Coconut Ice Cream with Mexican Chocolate Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Fresh Coconut Ice Cream with Mexican Chocolate Sauce

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