BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

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From the perspective of a home cook, egg-free ice creams are simpler than custard-based ones, and more foolproof. You don't have to worry about tempering the yolks, or fear curdling. A few spoonfuls of bourbon soften the texture of the ice cream, which otherwise would freeze rock solid.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About a quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces dark chocolate (preferably 72 percent cacao), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon rye, bourbon or rum

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer cream, milk, sugar and salt, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  • In bowl of a food processor, pulse chocolate until finely chopped. Add one cup hot cream mixture and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. Slowly pour in remaining hot cream mixture and the rye, whisking constantly. Place bowl in refrigerator or set in an ice bath to chill.
  • When cold, pour into bowl of an ice cream machine and churn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a container and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, or in refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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