Jerry`s Chocolate Ice Cream

2 oz Unsweetened chocolate

1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa pwdr

1 1/2 c Milk

2 Large eggs

1 c Sugar

1 c Whipping cream

1 t Vanilla extract

1. Melt the unsweetened chocolate on top of a double boiler over hot,

not boiling, water. Gradually whisk in the cocoa and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. (The chocolate may "seize" or clump together. Don`t worry, the milk will dissolve it.) Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, and heat until completely blended. Remove from the heat and let cool. 2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2

minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and vanilla and whisk to blend. 3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover

and refrigerate until cold, about 1 to 2 hours, depending on your refrigerator. 4. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following

the manufacturer`s instructions. Makes 1 quart. VARIATIONS: CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP: Add 3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips after the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready. CHOCOLATE MINT: Whisk 1 teaspoon peppermint extract into the mixture just before transferring it to the ice cream maker. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER: Just before transferring the mixture to the ice cream maker, pour about 1 cup of it into a separate bowl. Add 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter and whisk until completely blended. Return to the remaining mixture and blend. CHOCOLATE BANANA: Mash 2 overripe bananas and the juice of one lemon together in a bowl, then whisk until smooth. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the banana mixture, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready. CHOCOLATE FUDGE PECAN: After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add 3/4 cup pecan halves, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready. After it is ready, remove the dasher and fold in 1 cup fudge sauce (cold) into the ice cream with a spatula. CHOCOLATE REESE`S CUP: Chop 1 cup Reese`s Peanut Butter cups, place into bowl and refrigerate. After ice cream stiffens, add the candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is done. Source: Ben & Jerry`s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book