Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb milk chocolate, chopped
3 cups half-and-half
1 cup whipping cream
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla
1 cup toasted almonds (see note in description) or 1/4 tsp almond extract ( see note in description)

Directions:

In a double boiler over simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove top part of double boiler.
In a saucepan bring half and half and cream to a boil.
In a large bowl whisk egg yolks until foamy.
In a small bowl or cup combine sugar and cinnamon.
Slowly add sugar/cinnamon to egg yolks, whisking until mixture is thick and lemon colored.
Whisk half and half mixture into yolks.
Return mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat until thick (7-10 minutes). Transfer mixture to a bowl.
Whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla (if using almond extract add with vanilla).
Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions.
Add almonds (if using).
Freeze in covered container overnight or for several hours.
Let ice cream soften slightly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.27 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.2g	43%
Cholesterol	134.62mg	45%
Sodium	90.79mg	4%
Potassium	328.66mg	7%
Total Carbs	23.26g	8%
Sugars	15.37g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	10.55g	21%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	189.6mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	200.43 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.98g	43%
Cholesterol	71.52mg	45%
Sodium	48.23mg	4%
Potassium	174.6mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.36g	8%
Sugars	8.17g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	8%
Protein	5.61g	21%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	100.7mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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