| Homemade old-fashioned ice cream, what could be | | | | microwave). In a blender or food processor fitted |
| better? I remember being much younger and my | | | | with a metal blade, pulse to process the sugar with |
| mom making vanilla ice cream using rock salt, ice and | | | | the chocolate until the chocolate is very finely |
| an electric ice cream maker. It would come out of | | | | chopped. Add the hot milk; process until well blended |
| the ice cream maker soft and soupy. I don't | | | | and smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and let the |
| remember the ice cream ever actually making it to | | | | chocolate mixture cool completely. Stir in the heavy |
| the freezer, as my brother and I would eat it as | | | | cream, vanilla and almond extract. Cover, refrigerate, |
| soon as it was ready from the ice cream maker. | | | | and chill for 2 hours longer. |
| Being older now, I still enjoy vanilla as much as the | | | | Following the directions on your ice cream maker, |
| next person, but love many new flavors such as this | | | | pour the mixture into the container and let mix until |
| chocolate mocha almond ice cream recipe. I hope you | | | | thick, about 20-25 minutes. Can be enjoyed |
| will as well. | | | | immediately or if you want a firmer ice cream, |
| 1 Cup whole milk | | | | transfer into an airtight freezer container and place in |
| 5/8 Cup granulated sugar | | | | the freezer at least 2 hours. |
| 8 Ounces milk chocolate chips | | | | ***This recipe is for a 1-½ quart ice cream |
| 2 Cup heavy cream | | | | maker container. Do not double this recipe, as the |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla | | | | mixture will expand while it is being stirred in the ice |
| ½ teaspoon almond extract | | | | cream maker. |
| 2 Tablespoons Coffee concentrate syrup (can | | | | This is a very smooth and silky chocolate ice cream |
| instead use cold coffee or instant espresso) | | | | recipe that would be perfect with another dose of |
| Heat the whole milk until it is just bubbling around the | | | | chocolate sauce drizzled on top and sprinkled with |
| edges (this can be done on the stovetop or in the | | | | sliced almonds. Happy eating! |