Ice Cream & Hot Fudge

So we went to this party and we had so much fun. But a few people want our recipe for our ice cream and our Hot Fudge... So here they are.

Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 Tablespoons Vanilla (I used 2!)
7 cups milk (we used 1%)
5 eggs, beaten
2 3/4 cups heavy cream (I used just that small pint size from the store)
1 1/2 cuts half and half (again, just used the pint size from the store)

Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Over medium heat, slowly stir in the milk, stirring occasionally. Very slowly, add the beaten eggs and continue to stir. Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture thickens slightly. Slowly add vanilla, half and half, and heavy cream. Pour into a large glass bowl and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until mixture has chilled. Remove from refrigerator. Pour mixture into the mixing canister and follow directions in the "How to Use" section... OH I guess you don't have that part!!! Do not fill your mixing canister over 2/3 full. Liquids have a way of expanding as they freeze... something about chemistry.

This makes 4 quarts. If your ice cream maker is bigger or smaller, I can't help you adjust for your machine, but you could call me and I could call my mom, but she'll probably say the same thing...

Hot Fudge Sauce

2 cups chocolate chips (YOUR favorite kind, we use Ghiradelli usually)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cube of butter (yes butter not margarine.)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)

In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Add the powdered sugar and the milk when the chips get kinda melty. Keep stirring until the mixture is barely boiling. Remove from heat. Add a little salt and vanilla. As it cools continue stirring.

Keep refrigerated. Reheat to serve. A small amount goes a long way and only takes about 30 seconds to reheat in the microwave.

PS this makes a great snack too. Grab a spoon and take a spoonful. Put the lid back on tight and put it back in the fridge, and then lick your spoon clean. I call these Chocolate Shame in a Spoon. DON'T re-use the same spoon. Please wash between uses. ;)

This also makes a good fondue dip... especially if you DON'T have a "fondue pot".