Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream

Instructions

1. 1

   chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup milk 3 large egg yolks (at room temperature) Pinch of salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine chopped chocolate, half-and-half and milk in a medium size saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring, over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, being careful not to scorch.

3. 3

   Beat egg yolks with the salt and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup of the chocolate mixture to the yolks to warm them, mix thoroughly, then add yolk mixture to the balance of the chocolate mixture.

5. 5

   Return to heat and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in vanilla extract off the heat and allow to cool.

7. 7

   Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

8. 8

   Makes about 1 quart.