Ingredients:
4 Quarts
3 cups sugar
4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
12 egg yolks, lightly beaten
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
8 cups heavy cream
4 tsp vanilla extract

6 Quarts
4 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
18 egg yolk, lightly beaten
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 cups heavy cream
6 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, and refrigerate for about two hours until cold, stirring occasionally.
  • When chocolate mixture has completely cooled, stir in the cream, and vanilla.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer’s Directions.