Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream

 

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      Title: Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream
 Categories: Ice creams, Chocolate, Desserts
      Yield: 1 servings
 
      4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
      1 c  Milk
      2 lg Eggs
      1 c  Sugar
      1 c  Heavy or whipping cream
      1 ts Vanilla
      1 pn Salt
 
  Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream is about as rich as they come. The pinch of
  salt helps to bring out the chocolate flavor. Melt the unsweetened
  chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water.

  Gradually whisk in the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until
  smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
  bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a
  little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended,
  about 1 minute more. Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to
  blend. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend.
  Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your
  refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
  following the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 1 generous quart.
   VARIATION: Chocolate Almond- Add 1 cup roasted whole almonds (salted
  or unsalted) after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it
  is done, then continue to freeze until the ice cream is ready.