Chocolate Gelato

If you are a chocoholic, this one is for you. Don't expect your traditional chocolate flavor. With the cocoa powder and lower sugar content, you get a mouthful of chocolate with a high cocoa content.

Chocolate Gelato

• 4 egg yolks
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 2 cup milk
  
• 3 1/2 oz. bitter sweet chocolate
  
• 1 1/2 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 2 Tbs sugar

1. In a bowl beat yolks, gradually add sugar. Beat until creamy and pale yellow.

2. In saucepan bring milk to boil, remove, slowly pour yolk mixture, stirring constantly and quickly.

3. Melt chocolate in double boiler until smooth and satiny. Stir. Pour into custard mixture. Add cocoa powder; mix. Pour into large saucepan, medium heat. DO NOT BOIL. Stir until thick and coats spoon.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 tablespoons water until dark brown and caramel colored. Add to custard. Pour in clean bowl. Chill.

5. Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions. Serves 6.

Source: Cooks.Com