posted by Connie 08-22-102 7:05 PM
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
1 1/2 c Heavy Cream
1 c Milk
1/3 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Mint-Chocolate Chips; Nestles
2 Egg Yolks; Large
1/8 ts Salt
In heavy gauge saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, milk, sugar and 1 cup of mint chocolate chips. Cook over low heat, stirring with wire whisk, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and salt until thick. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beat until well blended. Chill 30 minutes.
In a small heavy gauge saucepan, combine remaining 1/2 cup of chips and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pour chilled chocolate/egg mixture into an electric ice cream freezer; churn until thick, about 25 minutes. Pour in reserved chocolate mixture; churn 10 seconds more. Remove dasher; cover and store in freeze until ready to serve.