by Emiko
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Emiko's Notes:
Expand1 quart milk (or for a richer, creamier consistency, pouring cream) Ask a question about this ingredient
9 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
4 1/2 ounces fine sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 egg yolks Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon cardamom Ask a question about this ingredient
In a pot, gently heat the milk and add the chocolate, the sugar and spice. Gently whisk it all together in the warm milk.
Ask a question about this stepBeat the egg yolks in a small bowl, add some of the chocolate mixture to the eggs and then add it all back to the pot and continue whisking for a few more minutes over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the chopped, stewed figs.
Ask a question about this stepTake off the heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool completely before placing in an ice-cream maker. I find that home made gelato needs an extra hour or so in the freezer to set properly before serving.
Ask a question about this stepYes, I was very tempted to soak the figs in vin santo (Tuscan dessert wine) - I'm sure it wouldn't do them any harm! Orange (and particularly a very good candied orange peel) is delicious with dark chocolate, sounds like a great combination!
Yes, I almost soaked the figs in some vin santo, an Italian dessert wine - I'm sure it wouldn't do them any harm! Orange (and for me, a very good quality candied orange peel) goes beautifully with dark chocolate too, that sounds like a wonderful combination!
This is lovely. I would be intrigued also to see a version with armagnac soaked prunes (instead of figs) and orange, added to the above recipe! thanks so much for this!
Andrew is an artisan chocolatier and the owner of Garrison Confections Gourmet Chocolate Shop.
Emiko, this sounds heavenly!