IVOIRE or DULCEY Ice Cream
 

IVOIRE OR DULCEY ICE CREAM

 
Category: Crèmes and Mousses
Difficulty: Moderate
Prep Time: 10 min to prep 3 hours to chill
Cook Time: As directed
Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
 

INGREDIENTS

Makes approximately 6 servings

500 g whole milk
120 g Ivoire 35% Chocolate or Dulcey 35% Chocolate
100 g granulated sugar
80 g egg yolks (about 3)
1 tbsp. milk powder (optional)
1 tbsp. honey (Acacia recommended)
 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring the milk, honey and 50 grams of the sugar to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • When the milk mixture is just boiling, pour half of it over the egg and sugar mixture, whisking vigorously until smooth.
  • Pour the egg/milk mixture into the remaining milk, whisk and heat to reach 181°F (83ºC). Do not let the mixture boil.
  • Pour the milk over the Ivoire 35% or Dulcey 35% chocolate.
  • Blend in a food processor to get a homogeneous mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • After the mixture has chilled, place in an ice cream machine and use as directed.
  • Store in the freezer. Before serving, place the ice cream in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to soften slightly.

Scoop and serve topped with Valrhona crunchy pearls.

Without ice cream machine:
  • Place the mixture into a metal container in the freezer and mix every 30 min. When it begins to freeze, blend it.
  • Put it back in the freezer and blend it again when it is almost solid.