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Chestnut-chocolate ice cream

Submitted by: Vanessa McDonough

Combines the warm flavor if chestnut tea with cool, refreshing ice cream...a perfect treat any time of year!

Prep Time: Prep time: 5 minutes
Ice cream churning time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 8

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream
1 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chestnut tea (strong-brewed and cooled)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or choclate chunks
1/4 cups coarsely chopped chestnuts

Directions
In a mixing bowl whisk the 2 eggs for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the sugar little by little. Mix in the cream, milk, and tea and blend well. Pour into an ice-cream maker and churn as directed by your specific machine (probably around 30 minutes). Add the chocolate chips and chopped chestnuts 5 minutes before the churning is complete. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze overnight. To serve, you may garnish with more chopped nuts if you desire