Combine sugar, milk, salt and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Bring to a simmer.
Place the egg yolks into a small bowl, gradually stir in about 1/2 cup of the hot liquid and return to the saucepan.
Heat until thickened, but do not boil.
Remove from the heat, and stir in the chopped chocolate until chocolate is melted.
Pour into a chilled bowl, refrigerate for about 2 hours until cold, stirring occasionally.
When chocolate mixture has completely cooled, stir in the cream, and the vanilla.
Pour into ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine sugar, milk, salt and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Bring to a simmer.
Place the egg yolks into a small bowl, gradually stir in about 1/2 cup of the hot liquid and return to the saucepan.
Heat until thickened, but do not boil.
Remove from the heat, and stir in the chopped chocolate until chocolate is melted.
Pour into a chilled bowl, refrigerate for about 2 hours until cold, stirring occasionally.
When chocolate mixture has completely cooled, stir in the cream, and the vanilla.
Pour into ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
