White Chocolate Ice Cream

Instructions

1. 1

   quality chocolate, such as Lindt - it should have cocoa butter as one of the top ingredients) Combine heavy whipping cream and whole milk in a heavy saucepan with sugar.

2. 2

   Bring barely to a simmer.

3. 3

   Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Pour hot cream mixture into egg yolks, a few droplets at first, whisking to slowly warm the yolks, then add the cream in a steady stream, continuing to stir.

5. 5

   Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and leaves a clean path on the back of a wooden spoon when you draw your finger across the spoon. (If you have a candy thermometer, monitor the temperature and do not let it exceed 170 degrees F.) Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate until melted.

6. 6

   Strain into a bowl to remove unmelted chocolate and any egg yolk that may have coagulated.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled Process in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.