Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) half 'n half or evaporated milk (chilled)
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

Directions

1. In heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly just until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. When ready to freeze, mix half ’n half or chilled evaporated milk and vanilla extract into the chilled mixture.
5. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.
6. After 15 minutes, add remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chocolate chips, coarsely chopped.
7. Continue to freeze until desired consistency or the unit stops.