Irish Chocolate Ice Cream
This quick and easy homemade ice cream recipe doesn't require special equipment. Just place in the freezer for several hours, scoop up, and enjoy!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
about 12 servings
Ingredients
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4 beaten egg yolks
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup milk
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3/4 cup half-and-half or light cream
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3 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
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1/4 cup Irish whiskey or bourbon whiskey
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2 cups whipping cream
Directions
1.
In a heavy medium saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, milk, half-and-half or light cream, chocolate, and coffee crystals. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly; remove from heat. Beat mixture with a rotary beater until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cool thoroughly by placing bowl in a sink or large bowl of ice water; stir occasionally. Stir in whiskey.
2.
In a large mixing bowl beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours or overnight until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Makes about 12 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition information
Calories 278, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 32 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 13%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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