Chocolate Walnut Gelato

• 3 cups water
• 12 cup granulated sugar
• 14 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup toasted california walnut, finely chopped

1. In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water, sugar and cocoa powder to a boil, whisking constantly.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved and cocoa is well blended, about 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted.
4. Let cool completely.
5. Stir in orange zest and california walnuts.
6. Cover and refrigerate until completely cold, about 4 hours.
7. Spoon chilled chocolate into shallow metal pan; freeze until almost firm, about 3 hours.
8. Break into chunks; puree in food processor.
9. Pack into airtight container and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
10. Alternatively, transfer chilled mixture to ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer's instructions.
11. Chef's Tip: Use good quality chocolate to achieve the best results; do not use baking chocolate.

water, sugar, cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, orange zest, california walnut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-walnut-gelato-231871 (may not work)