CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM

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"It wouldn't be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat," writes Alice Hicken of Heber City, Utah. "Even though electric models make it easier, I still prefer to hand-crank ice cream."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
6 tablespoons cold water
3 cups milk
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for at least 2 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. , Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; stir in chocolate until blended. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, stir in almonds. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.