EASY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

MAKES 1-1/4 QUARTS

I hope that everybody has had the chance to taste homemade ice cream in their lifetime. I remember, as a child, we would go to cookouts in the summer where someone owned a crank-style ice cream maker and the whole process was so exciting. And, if you were the lucky one, you got to lick the beater afterwards. The resulting product is so rich and creamy......well, enough of the memories. I now have an electric powered ice cream maker and use it at least a couple times a year. There are many different type of machines available now from manual cranks to electric, no ice needed, so check them out. This recipe is for chocolate. Other flavors are listed on the Dessert page.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk

6 ounces semisweet chocolate

2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pour the milk into a small microwavable bowl. Add the chocolate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well and continue to microwave for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted. Place in refrigerator until well chilled.

Place all ingredients, including the chilled chocolate in ice cream maker bowl. Stir well, until sugar is dissolved. Taste for desired sweetness. Process according to machine directions, adding the pecans when the ice cream is thick but still soft. Serve immediately or place in container and freeze to mature, about 1 day. Place in refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

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