Ingredients
1
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2
cups whole milk, divided
5
ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2
cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/3
cup coarsely crushed toffee candy (such as Skor, Heath bar, or Almond Roca)
Directions
1.
Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in heavy medium saucepan until blended. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk in remaining 1 3/4 cups milk. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute longer, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth.
2.
Transfer gelato base to medium bowl. Mix in cream. Place bowl over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
3.
Process gelato base in ice cream maker according to manufacturer\'s instructions, adding toffee during last minute of churning. Transfer to container; cover. Freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
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