Camel Tracks Ice Cream

• whipping cream↗1 1⁄2 cups
• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• egg yolks↗4
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• instant coffee↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• peanut butter cup3⁄4 cup

  chopped into chunks (or use Karen's Reese's Squares)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the first 3 ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.

2. 2

   Microwave on HIGH for approximately 7 minutes, until almost boiling Lightly beat the yolks in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk while gradually adding 1 cup of the hot mixture into the yolks.

4. 4

   Whisk the yolks back into the hot mixture.

5. 5

   Microwave on HIGH for an additional 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Whisk the mixture every 30 seconds while cooking.

7. 7

   NOTE: be very careful, if overcooked this mixture will turn into scrambled eggs!

8. 8

   To check if the custard is sufficiently cooked, dip a spoon into the custard.

9. 9

   Draw your finger across the back of the spoon, you should see the path of your finger drawn through the custard.

10. 10

    Mix the vanilla and coffee into the custard (you can dissolve the coffee in a small amount of boiling water).

11. 11

    Chill the custard well.

12. 12

    Freeze the chilled custard in an ice cream maker, following the manufacturer's recommendations.

13. 13

    Add the chunks of Reese's Squares or peanut butter cups during final 2 minutes of freezing.