Gelato di Cioccolata
(Chocolate Ice Cream)

Gelato di Cioccolata is a must if you like chocolate

Gelato di Cioccolata (Chocolate ice ream) is another all favourite classic Italian dessert. This very popular Italian gelato can be found in every gelateria. Homemade chocolate ice cream is full of chocolate flavour and is much better than the manufactured variety. Chocolate ice cream can now be made at home using an electric ice cream maker. The ice cream maker will mix together the ingredients whilst freezing them to produce delightful homemade ice cream.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 oz (1/3 cup) unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup double cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence

Ice cream maker

Method:

1. In a double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate.

2. Add cocoa powder, stirring constantly until smooth.

3. Using a whisk, stir in milk until smooth and blended.

4. Remove from heat and cool completely.

5. Meanwhile, whisk eggs for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.

6. Gradually stir in sugar and whisk for 1 additional minute.

7. Blend the double cream and vanilla into egg mixture.

8. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture.

9. Chill for 1-2 hours until cold.

10. When the chocolate mixture is cold transfer it to an ice cream maker.

11. Now follow the instructions that came with the ice cream maker.

12. Transfer the chocolate ice cream to a plastic container and place in the freezer.

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