Chocolate Almond Ice Cream |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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âIt wouldnât be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat,â writes Alice Hicken of Heber City, Utah. âEven though electric models make it easier, I still prefer to hand-crank ice cream.â Ingredients:
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin |
6 tablespoons cold water |
3 cups milk |
3 cups sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
6 to 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted |
4 cups heavy whipping cream |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for at least 2 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
2. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; stir in chocolate until blended. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
3. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, stir in almonds. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.
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