Preparation Steps
- Prep your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions.
- In a medium sauce pan, heat the half & half until warm- not hot.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended.
- Add the sugar and about 1/2 of the warm half and half.
Stir to combine well and add the mixture back to the saucepan.
Whisking briskly while combining.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture coats the back of a silicone spatula (about 10-12 minutes).
Remove from heat and add the chocolate and coffee, stir to melt and combine thoroughly.
- Place the pan with the custard in an ice bath to cool, stirring occasionally, until it reaches room temperature.
Add the whipping cream and vanilla- Pour into another container and chill until cold -several hours-or you are ready pour into the ice cream maker.
- Freeze in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions.
Makes about a quart.