Pomegranate + Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Pour cup of pomegranate arils into a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin the gently crush the arils and release their juice.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup of cream and the sugar to a medium saucepan. Warm over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Snip the corner of the plastic bag and squeeze in the pomegranate juice.
4. 4
   Mix well.Refrigerate the mixture for several hours, or until thoroughly chilled.Freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions. When the ice cream has a soft serve consistency, add the remaining cup of pomegranate arils and the dark chocolate.
5. 5
   Mix well.Eat immediately or freeze ice cream for several hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.