Chocolate Whiskey Ice Cream

Submitted by ChrisMc

"The chocolate and whiskey complement each other nicely. This recipe calls for an ice cream maker; the time does not include freezing."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 1/2-2 quarts

ingredients

• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 8 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• 6 -8 tablespoons whiskey (to taste)

directions

1. Chop chocolate and melt in the microwave or on the stove.
2. Beat egg yolks and sugar by hand until the mixture is thick and pale yellow (should be 2-3 minutes).
3. Scald the cream and milk in a large saucepan.
4. Pour about 1/4of the cream into the yolks and whisk; then return yolks to the saucepan.
5. Cook at low heat (keep stirring!) until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
6. Strain into a bowl and add melted chocolate and whiskey.
7. Stir until the mixture is well-blended, then chill thoroughly.
8. Freeze in an ice cream maker.