chocolate gelato

this is a very simple recipe that doesn't require egg yolks which i like!

chocolate gelato

1 3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 oz. bittersweet chocolate (chopped)

:: stir 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch
:: whisk together sugar, cocoa, and 1 1/2 cup milk
:: bring to a boil over moderate heat
:: stir cornstarch mixture again then whisk into cocoa mixture
:: return to a boil over moderate heat
:: keep whisking then remove from heat, add vanilla and a pinch of salt
:: stir in chopped chocolate (or you can keep half and put them in while making the ice cream in the ice cream maker)
:: chilled for couple of hours before putting in the ice cream maker.