Ben's Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream

(As in "Ben & Jerry's")

Ben's chocolate ice cream is about as rich as they come.  The pinch of salt helps to bring out the chocolate flavor.

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

Melt the unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water.  Gradually whisk in the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.  Remove from the heat and let cool.

Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (1 to 2 minutes).  Whisk in the sugar a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended (about 1 minute more).  Add the cream, vanilla, and salt, and whisk to blend.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend.  Cover and refrigerate until cold (about 1 to 3 hours).

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the ice cream maker manufacturer's instructions.