Ann S Almond Chocolate Ice Cream Dairy Free Food

DAIRY FREE & VEGAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients with an immersion blender (blender or food processor work too) to get any coconut milk clumps out.
• Follow the instructions on your ice cream maker. If you have a double canister ice/salt maker, keep reading these instructions.
• Put the mixture into the inner canister.
• Assemble the machine...put the lid on the canister with the mixture and assemble the ice cream maker.
• Layer ice and salt in between the containers.
• Turn the machine on and wait for the ice cream to be done (usually it will stop on its own - but read your owner's manual).
• Move to a freezer safe container with a lid and store until you're ready to eat.

ANN 'S ALMOND CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAIRY FREE

Steps:

• In a food processor or mixer beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy (about two minutes); gradually pour the hot almond milk into whipped egg yolk mixture making sure you keep whisking constantly so the eggs don't curdle. .
• Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until the custard thickens enough that it coats the back of a spoon (170 degrees F) (77 degrees C). (Microwaving is fine to as long as you watch it.).
• Immediately remove the custard from the heat and continue to stir the custard for a few minutes so it does not overcook. At this point stir in the chocolate till melted, vanilla extract and the Amaretto. Cover and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate the custard until it is completely cold (several hours or overnight).
• Transfer the cold custard to the container of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Just before removing ice cream add toasted nut to mix inches Then transfer the ice cream to a chilled container and store in the freezer. .
• If the ice cream becomes too hard place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving so it can soften.
• Garnish with chocolate covered almonds.

ALMOND ICE CREAM (DAIRY FREE)

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, very finely grind the almonds. Use the pulse function and watch carefully. You do not want the nuts to release too much oil, which will turn them into nut butter.
• In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and half of the almonds.
• Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Decrease the heat to medium and add the rest of the almonds, continuing to stir.
• As soon as the mixture boils again, remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Transfer the cooled mixture to an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you do not have an ice-cream maker, transfer the mixture to a 4-cup container (a glass, stainless-steel, or plastic bowl will do) and place in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until half frozen.
• During this hour, remove the ice cream from the freezer every 5 to 10 minutes and beat it with a whisk to prevent ice crystals from forming.
• After the first hour, return the ice cream to the freezer and leave it there for at least 2 hours, or until fully frozen.
• When made by either method, transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and store in the freezer. It will keep for up to 1 week.
• When ready to serve, remove the ice cream from the freezer about 20 minutes in advance to allow it to soften slightly. Spoon into small dishes to serve.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND ICE CREAM

Steps:

• To toast the almonds, heat the oven to 350°F.
• Spread the almonds in a thin layer in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown.
• Cool before using.
• Beat egg yolks and 2 cups cream in a large bowl on low to medium speed of mixer, the set aside.
• Stir together sugar and cocoa in a large saucepan.
• Gradually stir in the egg yolk mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is very hot.
• DO NOT BOIL!
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Stir the remaining 4 cups cream, almond extract and vanilla into the chocolate mixture, blending well.
• Cover and refrigerate mixture at least 6 hours.
• Pour the chocolate mixture in your ice cream maker or a suitable piece of Tupperware.
• Immediately fold in cherries and almonds.
• Freeze for several hours or overnight.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for at least 2 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
• Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved; stir in chocolate until blended. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full with chilled custard; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in toasted almonds. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Allow to ripen in refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours before serving.