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It's definitely worth the effort and only takes 5 mins of prep time but obviously needs to be made the day before so it can freeze properly.
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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Cal/Serv:
278
Ingredients
1 vanilla pod (or 2tsp vanilla bean paste)
400 ml double cream
400 ml whole milk
4 large eggs
175 g caster sugar
1 Tbsp. cornflour
200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
Halve the vanilla pod lengthways (if using) and scrape out the seeds. Add seeds and pod to a large heavy-based pan with cream and milk (or add vanilla bean paste instead). Heat until bubbles appear around the edge. Remove pod (if used).
Step 2
Meanwhile, beat yolks, sugar and cornflour in a large bowl until pale. Gradually mix in hot cream mixture and add the finely chopped dark chocolate into the hot custard, stirring to melt. Return to the pan. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring, until the custard thickens to coat the back of a spoon (do not overheat or it will scramble).
Step 3
Pour into a bowl, cover with clingfilm and cool. Churn mixture in an ice cream machine until frozen. Empty into a freezer-proof container, cover, and freeze until solid.
Per Serving:
Calories: 278
Total carbs: 32 g
Sugars: 28 g
Total fat: 16 g
Saturated fat: 9 g
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