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Chocolate Ice Cream

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate,

14

teaspoon salt

chopped

2 eggs

1 cup half ’n half or evaporated milk

112 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons flour

12

cup chopped nuts, optional

In heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and half ’n half or evaporated milk. Cook over medium to low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes).

In small bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk dry ingredients into the melted chocolate mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally. In medium bowl, slightly beat eggs. Slowly whisk in half of the hot chocolate mixture then transfer this mixture to the remaining choco- late in saucepan. Cook about 5 minutes, until thick, smooth, and steaming. Let cool to room temperature.

When ready to freeze, mix in whipping cream and vanilla into the chilled mixture. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid freeze until desired consistency or the unit stops.

Raspberry Ice Cream

1 cup sugar

112 cup frozen raspberries, slightly thawed

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

Remove raspberries from freezer and allow to become slightly soft. Then mash or puree, (strain the seeds if desired). Combine sugar, lemon juice, and fruit. Stir until well mixed. Stir in cream and milk.

Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid. Freeze until desired consistency or the unit stops.

Chocolate-Raspberry Variation

After about 15 minutes or until milkshake consistency, add 10 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies; (place in plastic sandwich bag and mash). Continue to freeze.

Strawberry Variation

Replace raspberries with strawberries.

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

212 cups half ’n half or evaporated milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In heavy saucepan, combine 12 cup chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly just until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

When ready to freeze, mix half ’n half and vanilla extract into the chilled mixture. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.

After 15 minutes, add remaining 12 cup of chocolate chips, coarsely chopped. Continue to freeze until desired consistency or the unit stops.

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Hamilton Beach 68120 Chocolate Ice Cream, Raspberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Chocolate-Raspberry Variation

68120 specifications

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