LetterPress Chocolate Tanzania Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
“”When I have bad days, I just eat lots of chocolate ice cream and dance to the ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. It’s really odd, but it’s true.”
— Blake Lively
As I gradually work towards becoming a vegan, the one true obstacle in my way is this simple little treasure we’re showcasing today: ICE CREAM. So mark my words, I will make this amazing recipe from LetterPress once (okay maybe two or three times), and then I’ll experiment with vegan options until I get it perfectly right.
I’m thinking perhaps a merge of this ice cream recipe, and the one we published a few years back from Elements Truffles, may achieve absolute dark chocolate ice cream nirvana.
If you’d like me to share that hybrid once I’ve mastered it, just drop a comment below and let me know. Even if we don’t officially publish it, I’ll send it your way regardless, because, well, #chocolatelove.
For now, however, let’s give a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to David Menkes at LetterPress for sending this freakin’ delicious masterpiece our way for the new issue. I feel like Pavlov’s dog right now every time I type the words “LetterPress” or “ice cream,” so without further ado, DING! Let’s hit the kitchen and make some ice cream!
LetterPress Chocolate Tanzania Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
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8 organic free range egg yolks
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup organic sugar
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3 oz LetterPress Tanzania Hot Chocolate Mix or 1 bar of LetterPress Tanzania Chocolate, melted
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3 cups organic heavy cream
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2 cups organic whole milk
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Vanilla extract to taste (approx 1 tbsp)
- Cinnamon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whip egg yolks with sugar and salt until it’s a light yellow
2. Mix in hot chocolate mix
3. Mix in 1 cup of cream and milk at a time slowly and whip together
4. Bring slowly to a simmer over low heat until edges start to bubble – do not bring to a boil!
5. Mix in vanilla to taste (approx 1 tbsp)
6. Pour into a container resting in an ice bath and stir to begin cooking
7. Chill at least 4-6 hours or until temp is evenly below 40F
8. Pour into your favorite ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions
OPTIONAL: Top with grated Tanzania chocolate by shaving part of our Tanzania bar with a cheese grater or lemon zester
OPTIONAL: Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon!
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