LIGHT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Light Chocolate Ice Cream image

Light Chocolate is less rich then Ben's. It's supposed to be a good background for other flavors. I made it for my daughter who loves chocolate but not in preparations that are too rich (what do you want, she's seven?).

Provided by StevenHB

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot but not boiling water.
Gradually whisk in the cocoa and heat, stirring contantly, until smooth.
The chocolate may seize or clump- the milk will fix this when it's added.
Whisk in the milk, a little at a time and heat until completely blended.
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light a fluffly, 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.
Add the cream, vanilla, and salt and whisk to blend.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend.
Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 to 3 hours, depending upon your refrigerator.
Transfer the mixture to you ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1986.2, Fat 129.2, SaturatedFat 77.2, Cholesterol 800.3, Sodium 421.5, Carbohydrate 195.1, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 152.1, Protein 37.3