| 1 | The combination of cocoa powder and unsweetened chocolate creates an ice cream with a more complex testure.jerry refers to this as "mouthfeel". |
| 2 | Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water. |
| 3 | Gradually whisk in the cocoa and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. |
| 4 | ( the chocolate may "seize" or clump together. |
| 5 | Don"t worry, the milk will dissovle it). |
| 6 | Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, and heat until completely blended. |
| 7 | Remove from the heat and let cool. |
| 8 | Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. |
| 9 | Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. |
| 10 | Pour in the cream and vanilla and whisk to blend. |
| 11 | Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. |
| 12 | Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. |
| 13 | Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer"s instructions. |
| 14 | Variation: chocolate chocolate chip: add ?cup semisweet chocolate chips after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it is done, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready. |
| 15 | The rick fully textured ice cream is a chocoholic"s delight. |
| 16 | Some of ben and jerry"s friends take it a step further and serve it with hot fudge sauce |
