Chocolate Ice Cream

Desserts

3 ounces Semisweet chocolate -- melted
1/2 cup Sugar
3 Egg yolks; slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Hot milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups Heavy cream; whipped

Melt the chocolate in double boiler. Stir in the sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Add the hot milk and stir the mixture over medium heat about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla, strain through a fine sieve, and let the mixture chill. Whip cream thoroughly until it is firm and fold in the chocolate mixture. Pour into the freezing can and freeze per manufacturer's instructions. For Orange Chocolate Ice Cream, add 1/4 c. Grand Marnier or Cointreau and 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind to the chocolate custard.