Rich Chocolate Ice Cream

Instructions

• 1Pour the cream and milk into a medium heavy-based saucepan. Stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until bubbles just start to form around the edge of the pan, do not boil. Remove from the heat.
• 2Put the egg yolks and sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Whisk until pale and creamy. Pour ½ cup (4 fl oz) of the hot cream mixture over the eggs and sugar and whisk to combine. Add the remaining cream mixture to the egg mixture, whisking to combine.
• 3Wash and dry the saucepan. Pour the mixture back into the pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon over low heat for 10-12 minutes, until the custard has thickened and coats the back of the wooden spoon, do not boil.
• 4Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate has melted and the custard is smooth.
• 5Strain the custard into a heatproof bowl and cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for 4 hours until cold.
• 6Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream bowl. Set the ice cream maker to the desired setting and churn.
• 7Once the ice cream is frozen transfer to a freezer-safe container, just large enough to contain the ice cream. Freeze for 3-4 hours or overnight for firmer ice cream.
• 8Scoop and serve in waffle cones or bowls.
• 9Store ice cream in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. The ice cream will become very firm after freezing overnight, so remove from the freezer and stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
  Tip: For chocolate chip ice cream, add ½ cup chocolate chips to the ice cream maker when the add MIX INS signals.