Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Ice Cream
It is hard to beat Ben and Jerry's Ice cream. You can make delicious chocolate ice cream at home. 
Copykat Recipe
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
 
Methods/steps
Gradually whisk Chocolate in the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. 
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. 
 
Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. 
Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. 
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions. 
 
VARIATION: Chocolate Almond- Add 1 cup roasted whole almonds (salted or unsalted) after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it is done, then continue to freeze until the ice cream is ready
 
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