Basic Chocolate Ice Cream Base

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt and chocolate.

2. 2

   Temper in the egg yolks (that is, add a little of the hot liquid to the egg yolks to warm them, then slowly add the egg yolks to the hot mixture).

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Use immediately, or chill in the refrigerator.

6. 6

   Makes 5 quarts.