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Chocolate Kumquat Ice Cream

Created by ellie on March 13, 2015

10 to 15 (190 grams) kumquat fruit (sliced, seeded and sliced into thin rounds to equal one cup)
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup brewed coffee
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup cocoa powder

Step 1: In a saucepan over medium low heat cook kumquats with 1 cup sugar and water for about 30 minutes to marmalade consistency. Remove from heat. Cool, chop finely and set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl combine the coffee, chocolate and cocoa and set aside.
Step 3: In a saucepan combine the milk, cream, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla bean, and lemon peel and cook over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Whisk 1 cup of the warm milk into the egg yolks and then add back to the saucepan and cook in a double boiler, making sure the top pan does not touch the water; cook until custard consistency. Remove from heat and add chocolate mixture immediately. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Add 6 tablespoons of the cooked kumquates to the chocolate ice cream. Place over bowl of ice water to chill. Pour into ice cream macine and feeze according to manufacturer's directions.