GERMAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

German Chocolate Ice Cream image

I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't want to wait for a get-together to enjoy it. The cool combination of chocolate, coconut and pecans is delicious anytime. -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 quart half-and-half cream
8 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add milk and eggs; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160°, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Fill ice cream freezer cylinder two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Remove ice cream from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.