Basil Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Blanch the basil leaves in boiling salted water for 5 seconds, then place in an ice bath.
2. 2
   Drain and wring the basil dry in a dish towel.
3. 3
   Chop coarsely.
4. 4
   In a food processor, puree the basil with salt, vitamin C and just enough softened ice cream to make a puree (about 3 tablespoons).
5. 5
   You should have about 1 cup basil puree.
6. 6
   Add the remaining ice cream and puree.
7. 7
   Quickly take the finished pureed ice cream and transfer it from the processor back to the freezer container.
8. 8
   Add chocolate and mix in thoroughly.
9. 9
   Place container in freezer.
10. 10
    Freeze for at least 1 hour.