Gail's Favorite Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe (TNT)

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Gail's Favorite Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
(Ben & Jerry's)

2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
 
The combination of cocoa powder and unsweetened chocolate creates an ice cream with a more complex texture. Jerry refers to this as "mouth feel". Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the 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. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 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. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
 
VARIATION: Chocolate Chocolate chip: Add 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it is done, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready. The rich fully textured ice cream is a chocoholic's delight. Some of Ben and Jerry's friends take it a step further and serve it with hot fudge sauce! 
 
Gail's Notes:  This is really rich and wonderful! I've made this with chocolate chips and it was excellent. If you like chocolate ice cream, I promise you'll love this!

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