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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) milk, divided
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) instant coffee granules
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla
  • 2 oz (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk with cornstarch until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together remaining milk, sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Whisk in coffee granules.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture to recombine.
  • Gradually whisk into sugar mixture.
  • Return to a boil, stirring often.
  • Strain into a clean large bowl.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in vanilla and half of the chocolate.
  • Cover and refrigerate until completely cold or overnight.
  • Stir milk mixture.
  • Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers instructions.
  • Add remaining chocolate during last 5 minutes of freezing and let machine stir it in.
  • Serving suggestion:
  • Sprinkle 2 tsp (10 mL) sliced almonds, chopped hazelnuts or chopped pecans over each serving.