DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM WITH PAPRIKA & AGAVE

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave image

Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a hint of paprika. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Dash salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk and agave nectar until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, paprika and salt. Stir in chocolate. Whisk in a small amount of hot milk mixture. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly., Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.