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Chocolate- Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits

 

The best ice cream we've ever tasted...
 

½ cup 

 

granulated sugar

 

2 Tbs 

 

cornstarch

 

1¼ tsp 

 

ground cinnamon

 

1 pinch 

 

of salt

 

2 cups 

 

whole milk, divided

 

5 ounces 

 

bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

 

½ cup 

 

chilled heavy whipping cream

 

2 whole 

 

Heath or Skor candy bars, crushed into small pieces

 

 

1

Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt in heavy medium saucepan until blended. Gradually add ¼ cup milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk in remaining 1¾ cups milk. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute longer, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth.

2

Transfer gelato base to medium bowl. Mix in cream. Place bowl over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Place in refrigerator until well chilled.

3

Process gelato base in ice cream maker according the manufacturer's instructions, adding toffee during the last minute of churning. Transfer to container; cover. Freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.

 

Yield: 3 cups

 

 Cooking Tips

*As with any ice cream recipe, it will turn out best if the container is frozen for at least 24 hours prior to processing. The ice cream base should be well chilled before making.

 

 Recipe Source

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