Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• SIMPLE SYRUP:
• Ice Cream
• 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

For the Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese and milk until smooth. Add the simple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Pour the ricotta mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Add the chocolate chips 10 minutes before the end of freezing.

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool.