Venezuelan Chocolate Ice Cream

Description
1 Serving

Ingredients

 * 1 qt Half-and-half
 * 1 x vanilla bean, seeds of
 * 2 x cinnamon sticks
 * 1 tsp Whole cloves
 * 1 tbl Whole star anise
 * 1 pch saffron powder (optional)
 * 10 x egg yolks
 * 1 cup Sugar
 * 12 oz Extra-bitter chocolate, melted
 * 1 tsp rose water

Directions

 * Place half-and-half, vanilla seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and saffron in a medium saucepan and heat until just scalded.


 * Set aside to cool for 1/2 hour.


 * Place egg yolks and Sugar in a bowl and whist together.


 * Gradually add cooled half-and-half mixture to egg-and-Sugar mixture, whisking continuously.


 * Then pour back into saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens.


 * Immediately strain into the melted chocolate and whisk well.


 * Add rose water and chill.