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Bring milk to the boil in a large
saucepan over low heat.
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Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla
until thick and creamy.
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Slowly pour boiling milk onto egg
mixture while beating.
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Pour mixture back into saucepan and
stir constantly over low heat until mixture thickens slightly; do
not boil.
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Set aside to cool to room temperature.
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In another bowl, combine custard with
cream, brandy and chocolate sprinkles.
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Pour mixture into cooled egg custard,
stir until combined.
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Pour mixture into an ice-cream machine
and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Pour mixture into a lightly greased
terrine, cover with foil and freeze overnight.
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Combine brown sugar, orange juice and
dates in a medium saucepan over moderate heat.
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Slowly bring to the boil, simmer for 5
minutes, cool syrup to room temperature.
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To serve, place a slice of ice-cream
on a serving plate, stir orange rind into syrup and spoon a little
syrup next to ice-cream.