Chocolate Ice Cream

Summary

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SourceThis recipe appeared in Cook’s Country Magazine, June/July 2009.
Prep Time45 minutes
TopicsDesserts

Description

It's ridiculously easy! No double boiler, no ice cream machine, no fuss!

Ingredients

  • 1 t instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1 T hot water
  • 4 oz bittersweet (70% cocoa) chocolate, chopped fine
  • 1⁄2 c sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1⁄4 c heavy cream

Instructions

1. Combine coffee (or espresso) powder and hot water in small bowl. Let stand until coffee dissolves, about five minutes.

2. Microwave chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and coffee mixture in bowl, stirring every 10 seconds, until chocolate is melted, about one minute. Stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool.

3. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream to soft peaks, about two minutes.

4. Whisk one-third of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture until incorporated.

5. Freeze in airtight container until firm, at least six hours or up to two weeks.