Recipe - Jerrys Chocolate Ice Cream

2 ounce Unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa pwdr
1 One half cup Milk
2 Large eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Whipping cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

1. Melt the unsweetened chocolate on top of a double boiler over hot, not
boiling, water. Gradually whisk in the cocoa and heat, stirring
constantly, until smooth. (The chocolate may "seize" or clump together.
Don't worry, the milk will dissolve it.) Whisk in the milk, a little at a
time, and heat until completely blended. Remove from the heat and let cool.
2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until
completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and vanilla and
whisk to blend. 3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and
blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 to 2 hours, depending on
your refrigerator. 4. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 1 quart. VARIATIONS:
CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP: Add Three fourths c. semisweet chocolate chips after the
ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), then continue
freezing until the ice cream is ready. CHOCOLATE MINT: Whisk 1 teaspoon
peppermint extract into the mixture just before transferring it to the ice
cream maker. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER: Just before transferring the mixture
to the ice cream maker, pour about 1 cup of it into a separate bowl. Add
One half cup smooth peanut butter and whisk until completely blended. Return to
the remaining mixture and blend. CHOCOLATE BANANA: Mash 2 overripe bananas
and the juice of one lemon together in a bowl, then whisk until smooth.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the
banana mixture, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE PECAN: After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before
it is done), add Three fourths cup pecan halves, then continue freezing until the ice
cream is ready. After it is ready, remove the dasher and fold in 1 cup
fudge sauce (cold) into the ice cream with a spatula. CHOCOLATE REESE'S
CUP: Chop 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter cups, place into bowl and
refrigerate. After ice cream stiffens, add the candy, then continue
freezing until the ice cream is done. Source: Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice
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