2ounces(56g)semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate - cut into small pieces with a large knife
Instructions
Put 6-8 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries into a microwave-safe Pyrex bowl along with 3/4 cup sugar. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture bubbles up. Stir about halfway through.
Extract the seeds by using a spoon or spatula to force the berry mixture through a strainer.
Whisk 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, and a pinch of salt into the seedless berry mixture. Add 1-1/2 cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue whisking until smooth.
Cover and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
Add 1 tablespoon vodka (if using) just before pouring cold ice cream mixture into your ice cream freezer. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Add 2 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped chocolate (or chopped Oreos) at the end of the freezing process before the ice cream gets too hard to stir.
Transfer the soft ice cream to a plastic container or a loaf pan. Store in the freezer for several hours to finish getting hard before serving.
Notes
No chocolate in the house? Try crumbled Oreo cookies instead--6 of them is a good place to start.