New York Super Fudge Chunk Ice Cream

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New York Super Fudge Chunk Ben and Jerry's

This recipe was taken from the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cookbook.  My sister-in-law Kristina made it for dessert on Sunday and it was one of the best ice creams I have ever tasted… a delicious Ben & Jerry’s base – homemade!!  She used Ghiradelli brand chocolate and caribbean vanilla which help intensify the flavor.  The mix-ins (more chocolate, pecan, walnuts & almonds were served as a topping because of my kids’ nut allergies.  Kristina stressed the use of whole milk to make a nice creamy ice cream.  Now if only I can find my Cuisinart ice cream maker in my mess of boxes I will be making this for my family.  Forget the diets!!

New York Super Fudge Chunk Ice Cream

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Toppings/add-ins (optional)

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup halved chocolate-covered almonds

If you plan on adding the extra chocolate and nuts to your ice cream mix them in a medium bowl and chill before preparing the ice cream.  Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler over hot water.  Whisk in the milk, just a little at a time, and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.  Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.

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.  Add the cream, vanilla, and salt and whisk to blend.  Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend.  Cover and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 3 hours.

Transfer the cream mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.  If you are adding the nuts and chocolate to the ice cream, carefully pour it in after the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.  Makes a generous 1 quart batch of ice cream.

Someday I want this ice cream maker!!