Chocolate Ice Cream with Nuts (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
04 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 4 large egg yolks

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

07 - ½ cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
08 - ½ cup chocolate fudge sauce
09 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined. Heat until steaming but do not boil.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add a small amount of the hot mixture to the yolks, whisking continuously to temper them.
03 - Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps, then let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
06 - In the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips. Mix until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container, drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce, and swirl gently with a knife. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.