CHOCOLATE ALMOND GELATO

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (about 2 ounces) toasted cooled 1/.2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine almonds, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in processor, blend until nuts are finely ground. Transfer nut mixture to heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted. Mix in almond extract. Press plastic wrap onto surface of gelato base. Refrigerate until cold about 3 hours. Transfer gelato base to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer gelato to container, cover and freeze.