The 4th of July party is just an hour away! For the finale I made a recipe from the Cuisinart Recipe Booklet that came with my ice cream maker: Mexican Style Chocolate Ice Cream.
2 C whole milk
1 1/2 C heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1-2 pinches cayenne
pinch salt
2/3 C granulated sugar, divided
5 large egg yolks
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
Medium saucepan whisk milk,cream,vanilla,spices, salt and half the sugar. Bring to a boil
In a separate bowl combine egg yolks and remaining sugar whisk until pale and thick.
In another bowl place chopped chocolate.
When the cream mixture comes to a slight boil, whisk 1/3 of hot liquid into the yolk mixture and whisk so it doesn’t become scrambled eggs. Whisk in another 1/3 of the hot liquid then return the cream/yolk mixture back into the saucepan stirring with a wooden spoon constantly over low heat until it is thick and coats the spoon.
Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into the bowl with the chocolate pieces which to combine and let it come to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
When ready, pour it into the ice cream maker and let it process 20 minutes. It is soft and creamy so if you want it to have a firmer consistency, pop it back into the freezer.
Patty’s Points:
1. Lovely flavor, nice combination of cinnamon and cayenne.
2. I didn’t have bittersweet chocolate so I used cocoa powder and improvised (3 TBSP cocoa + 1 TBSP oil = 1 oz chocolate).
3. I didn’t have whole milk and substituted half and half and it turned out fine.
I am dashing off to the party now. As you can see below, I made my Pretzel Sparklers that I will be bringing to the party to serve with ice cream. Details of the party to come later….
That looks delicious. Would love it if you link it to Quickasianrecipes.com 🙂
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Mmmmm. This looks really good! Can’t wait for an update on how the party was.
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Beautiful pictures! I am sure it was as yummy as it looks. Arlene
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Thanks for dropping by my blog Arlene. Happy Independence Day!
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It was a hit at the party. I do have to watch the cayenne that I add though. A pinch is such a subjective measurement tool don’t you think?
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Yum, looks great! I love your blog, too! I had no idea you did this, it’s great!
Debbie
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I swear I made that recipe when I bought my Cuisinart as well — it’s a keeper! Cool July 4th treats, too.
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Thanks for dropping by. enjoy your vacation
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Hi Debbie
Thanks for checking out my blog. Stop back anytime.
Hope all is well and the Kumquat is doing well.
Patty
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Oh my gosh, Patty, that looks so scrumptious! Mmm. 🙂
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Happy middle of the summer!
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