Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2012

Just to comment on the person who said the ice cream was grainy. Although I have not had this problem with this ice cream recipe, i did have it happen with another custard based recipe. I let the warm mixture cook too long. It had started to boil around the edges of the pan. It turned out grainy. Per "The Perfect Scoop" by David Lebovitz, when cooking the custard for a custard-based ice cream, it is done when it just begins to steam. Test it by running your finger down a spatula or wooden spoon that is coated with the mixture. It is done when your finger leaves a definite trail that doesn't flow back together. He also suggests immediately removing the mixture to a separate bowl and sitting this bowl in an ice bath in a larger bowl, and stir frequently until the mixture cools. I always do this now with custard based recipes. It also helps shorten the cooling time. I can make the custard in the morning and have the ice cream ready that evening.

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SharonBaker

Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2012

This is the BEST Ice Cream I have ever eaten! Served it to my Bunko Group last night (with homemade German Chocolate Cake) and everyone wanted to lick their plate it was so good. I read the reviews and all seem to agree with me except one .....clearly that person did something wrong - so if you love fabulous ice cream, this is amazing!

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Lynn Harris

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2012

This was grainy and way too sweet. And that was without adding the coconut.

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Elizabeth

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

Wow. This reminds us of ice cream in Europe that we loved so much!! Extremely creamy. Thank you SO MUCH for this terrific recipe.

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aesj22

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

Living In: Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

It is better than haagen-dazs!!! So goood! I make ice-cream for my kids time to time, but this was the first time with custard base. It came up wonderfully. I cooked, then cooled in a cold water (kids couldn't wait overnight), put in a freezer for about an hour, wipped heavy cream (from raw milk), added to cooled custard and combined using a mixer. Put half in an ice-cream maker and viola! it is wonderfull even soft.Oh, and I didn't have nuts or coconut, and had only one cup of brown sugar. Still came up creamy, sweet and REAL!:-)

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galinacook

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2011

This has got to be the best home made ice cream I have ever eaten. It has a rich, thick texture (not thin like most home made ice creams) and absolutely delicious! The preparation is well worth the wait.

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teisfeldt

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2011

I agree with other reviews, this is the best! The only change I would make is cut back on the sugar a little next time. I layered it in a Tupperware with a drizzle of caramel sauce in between. Divine! (Needed to halve the recipe for my Cuisinart ice cream maker)

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Jennifer H.

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2011

The best ice cream I've ever made!

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greatday8751

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2011

This is a fantastic recipe. I used full fat half & half instead of whip or heavy cream and I didn't have 6 ounces of german chocolate so I used 3 1/2 ounces of milk chocolate bar and 2 1/2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate squares. There are little chocolate specks in my ice cream but its still phenomenal! I also toasted my coconut and pecans together as other viewers did. This chocolate ice cream recipe is definitely a new base for me.

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LeahD

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2011

I made this last night and I am having my first bowl today. This is the best ice cream reciepe I've made! It tastes like store bought! Added caramel topping, SO good.

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