Caramel Peanut And Chocolate Ice Cream

This is a really good flavour combination. Caramel, peanuts and chocolate are wonderful together.

For caramel: cook sugar and water in medium saucepan over low heat , swirling pan occasionally , until sugar dissolves.

Increase heat and boil until mixture turns deep golden-brown , about 30 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Slowly pour in whipping cream.

Whisk over medium h eat until cream is incorporated.

Set pan into bowl filled with ice.

Cool.

For ice cream: bring milk to boil.

Beat yolks and sugar until pale yellow.

Slowly beat hot milk into yolk mixture.

Return to saucepan.

Stir over low heat until mixture thickens , about 7 minutes.

Strain through a fine sieve into a metal bowl.

Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice.

Cool custard completely , stirring occasionally.

Fold whipped cream into custard , then fold in caramel.

Process according to ice cream makers manufacturers instructions , until almost set.

Add chocolate and peanuts and process until set.

Let ripen several hours in freezer.

If frozen solid , allow to soften in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

superfine sugar, water, whipping cream, milk, egg yolks, semisweet chocolate, peanuts