Miracle Mocha Chip Ice Cream

* Exported from MasterCook *

Miracle Mocha Chip Ice Cream

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens - July 1997
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 c sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
3 tbsp instant coffee powder or crystals
1/2 ts salt
8 c half and half
6 eggs -- slightly beaten
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
chocolate shavings -- optional
melted chocolate -- optional

In large saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, coffee powder, and salt;
stir in 4 cups of half and half. Cook and stir over medium heat till
thickened and bubbly.

Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into the eggs; return to hot
mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir 1 minute more; chill thoroughly.
Stir in remaining cream and the vanilla.

In a small heavy saucepan melt unsweetened chocolate over low heat.
While chocolate is still hot, pour it very slowly into chilled mixture,
stirring constantly.

Freeze in a 5-quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturers
directions. Ripen 4 hours. Garnish with chocolate shavings and melted
chocolate, if desired.

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