Chocolate Ice Cream Base (1 Litre)

Ingredients

• 1.25 cupsWhipping cream
• 1.25 cupsMilk
• 1/4 cupMilkmaid
• 1/4 cupMilk powder
• 1 tspCornflour
• 2 tbspPowdered sugar
• 50 gDark chocolate, chopped
• 1–2 tbspCocoa powder
• 1 tspVanilla essence
• 1 tbspLiquid glucose
• a pinchSalt

Method

1. 1

   In a heavy pan, combine milk, sugar, milk powder, cornflour, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, liquid glucose and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a low boil, stirring continuously till the chocolate melts in and the mixture thickens slightly. Cook 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool fully. Stir in milkmaid and vanilla.

4. 4

   Whip cream to stiff peaks in a separate cold bowl.

5. 5

   Fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream gently.

6. 6

   Freeze in an airtight container for 8 hours or overnight.