Almond Fudge Ice Cream

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. cocoa
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 qt. milk, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 c. whipping cream
• 3/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1/4-1/2 tsp. almond extract
• Garnish: slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Combine 2 c. milk and eggs; stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon (about 10 minutes). Stir in remaining 2 c. milk; cool chocolate mixture completely. Combine chocolate mixture, whipping cream, almonds, and almond extract in freezer container of a 1-gallon ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon into a 13x9x2" pan; cover and freeze. Garnish, if desired