This ice-cream version of the popular chocolate flecked stracciatella gelato is rich and full of flavor. This ice-cream with chocolate pieces is made with the addition of vanilla bean paste and Lyle’s golden syrup or corn syrup . If you can’t find Lyle’s locally , use light or dark corn syrup. Lyle’s gives the ice cream a unique and wonderful flavour .
INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup Lyle’s golden syrup ( or corn syrup)
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
HOW TO PREPARE CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Combine the 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup of golden syrup in a large, heavy saucepan . If you are using a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the mixture. Place the pan over medium heat and heat until it begins to boils.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the 6 eggs yolks in a bowl with the 1/8 tsp of salt.
4. Remove the cream mixture from the heat. While whisking the egg yolks, gradually pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into them.
5. Whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan and place the saucepan over low heat . Cook stirring until the mixture reaches 170 F to 180F or until it coats the back of a spoon . This will only take a minute or two. Whisk in the 2 tsp of vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract.
6. Pour the mixture into a stainless steel or glass bowl . Cover and refrigerate the custard mixture for at least 3 hours .
7. put the custard mixture into the ice cream machine and begin churning following the manufacturer instructions.
8. Transfer the ice cream mixture to the cold container and cover tightly. Freeze until solid.
