We've had many ginger-based successes--(#3) Lemon Ginger, (#42) Ginger, and most recently, (#62) Maple Ginger. We could only justify making yet another ginger flavor if it had some kind of kick to it. When I stumbled upon a food blog with a candied ginger ice cream flavor, I was inspired and jumped right on it.
Candying is something I've been wanting to do for awhile now and for whatever reason, I was intimidated until recently. As it turns out, it's quite simple! David Lebovitz breaks it down very well. If you don't own an ice cream maker, you should still try candying ginger for something else. Maybe dip the pieces in dark chocolate and give them out as holiday treats?
This flavor is one of my absolute favorites. Chunks of chocolate, bits of candied ginger--seriously, a late-Autumn delight!
Scoopsies' Ginger Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
(yields 1 quart)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup freshly grated ginger
5 egg yolks
(homemade!) candied ginger bits
2 oz. chopped bittersweet dark chocolate
(yields 1 quart)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup freshly grated ginger
5 egg yolks
(homemade!) candied ginger bits
2 oz. chopped bittersweet dark chocolate
