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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. + chilling Process: 20 min./batch + freezing
Makes
1 quart
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Dash salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk and agave nectar until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, paprika and salt. Stir in chocolate. Whisk in a small amount of hot milk mixture. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.