Ben's chocolate ice cream

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 c Milk
2 lg Eggs
1 c Sugar
1 c Heavy or whipping cream
1 ts Vanilla
1 pn Salt

Instructions:

Ben's Chocolate Ice Cream is about as rich as they come. The pinch of salt helps to bring out the chocolate flavor. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot not boiling water. Gradually whisk in the milk and heat stirring constantly until smooth. 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. Add the cream vanilla and salt 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 following the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 1 generous quart. VARIATION: Chocolate Almond- Add 1 cup roasted whole almonds (salted or unsalted) after the ice cream stiffens about 2 minutes before it is done then continue to freeze until the ice cream is ready.