Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato With Toffee Bits

Looking for a new Gelato recipe my family would like I came across this one. Can't wait to try.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  cups  whole milk, divided
• 5  ounces chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 1⁄3 cup  crushed  Heath candy bar

Directions

1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in heavy medium saucepan until blended.
2. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved.
3. Whisk in remaining 1 3/4 cups milk. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil, about 6 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute longer, whisking occasionally.
5. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth.
6. Transfer gelato base to medium bowl. Mix in cream. Place bowl over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
7. Process gelato base in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding toffee during last minute of churning. Transfer to container; cover. Freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.