White Chocolate Ice Cream
2 C. half-and-half
12 oz. coarsely chopped white chocolate
4 eggs
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 C. whipping cream
Scald half and half in top of double boiler set over simmering
water. Add chocolate. Reduce heat so water barely simmers and cook
until chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Using electric mixer, beat eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add sugar
and beat until dissolved. Slowly mix in chocolate mixture. Beat in
cream. Refrigerate until well chilled. Process chocolate mixture in
ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
Freeze in covered container at least 4 hours to mellow. If frozen
solid, let ice cream soften slightly in refrigerator before serving.
Makes about 2 quarts. |