Chocolate Ice Cream

Modified from my ice cream maker manual

2 3/4 cups sugar

2 tsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp salt

6 cups milk

4 eggs, beaten

6 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted (so 6 oz)

2 tbsp vanilla

1 1/3 cup half and half

2 cups heavy cream

Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until milk is simmering. Very slowly add in beaten eggs and stir until thickens slightly.

Slowly (really....I did this too fast and my chocolate seized, so my ice cream was grainy) stir in melted chocolate and whisk until all combined and smooth. Slowly add vanilla, half and half and heavy cream.

Pour into a large glass bowl and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until chilled. Pour into ice cream maker and follow your directions.

Makes about 16 cups of custard.