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Use medium heat to warm the cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a pot. Stir until blended smoothly and heat just until it starts to steam—don’t let it boil.
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In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks well. Slowly add a little of the warm mix to the yolks while whisking constantly so nothing scrambles.
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Pour the egg mix back into the pot gradually. Stir nonstop while heating it gently until it thickens enough to coat a spoon. Take it off the heat and add the vanilla.
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Pour the liquid through a strainer to catch any bits, then leave it out until it’s room temp. Cover it up and keep it in the fridge for at least 4-5 hours or overnight.
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Put the mixture into your churner and run it following the steps for your machine.
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During the last couple of minutes in the machine, toss in the mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Spin until they’re nice and spread out.
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Scoop the ice cream into a sealed container, drizzle the fudge sauce on top, and swirl lightly. Freeze solid for at least 2 more hours before scooping.