chocolate peanut butter #1

• 2 oz. GREEN & BLACK'S 70% Extra-bitter chocolate
  
• 1/3 c. cocoa powder
• 1/2 c. granulated raw sugar
• 4 c. half and half
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. unsweetened smooth peanut butter
• pinch of salt
  

1. melt extra-bitter chocolate in metal bowl over double boiler
2. add cocoa powder gradually while stirring
3. add 2/3 c. of half and half and stir to combine
4. add sugar and gradually while stirring
5. when combined, remove bowl from heat
6. pour in remaining half & half and vanilla
7. in separate bowl, reserve 1 c. of the mixture and combine with peanut butter until smooth
   
8. cover both bowls and put in refrigerator overnight.
9. pour cooled mixture and follow manufacturer's instructions.
10. 5-10 minutes before mixture is near freezing, drizzle in the peanut butter/chocolate mixture, and continue freezing.

RESULTS:
excellent balance of flavor, though could be slightly more chocolatey. Peanut butter flavor is excellent. texture is a little too dense.
the attempt to get a peanut butter swirl was foiled by the long freezing time. It just became incorporated, making the last step above pointless.