Copy Cat Ovaltine Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

I've been wanting to make this ice cream since seeing this recipe . I did not make a custard based ice cream though, and used what I had on hand rather than making a trip to the market (yes, I have a can of Ovaltine in the cupboard). It came out pretty well and certainly has that Ovaltine flavour. It may not be as smooth as the original recipe, but I saved a little time and cut out a step by not having to heat the ingredients and cook the eggs, and since the ingredients were cold, I didn't have to chill before freezing.

Copy Cat Ovaltine Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

adapted from Coconut & Lime's recipe

• 2 cups fat free half & half
  
• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk ( I used 2% )
  
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
  
• 3/4 cup Rich Chocolate Ovaltine®
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 4 oz dark chocolate, chips or chopped from a bar

In a medium bowl, add the sugar and Ovaltine. Whisk in the half and half, evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Mix till the sugar and Ovaltine have dissolved. If not freezing right away, cover and refrigerate. Freeze in ice cream maker per the manufacturer's instructions. Add the chocolate chunks during the last 5 minutes or so. (Mine was at soft serve in about 30 mins.) Put in a freezer container to complete firming.
Makes 1 scant quart.

I grew up on Ovaltine and love it hot or cold. I have a friend who used to eat it right out of the jar. Thanks Rachel for the inspiration, this will be enjoyed by many.