Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade Bessermachen chocolate ice cream. With the perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor, this frozen treat is sure to delight your taste buds.
Instructions: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat until just simmering, stirring occasionally. Place the chopped Bessermachen chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Once the cream mixture is simmering, gradually pour it into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Pour the custard over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute to melt the chocolate, then stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, preferably overnight. Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.