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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (including heating and steeping time)
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes (including chilling and freezing time)
  • Yield: 6-6.5 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is a refreshing and creamy dessert infused with fresh mint leaves and crunchy mint chocolate pieces. Made from scratch with whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, it offers a smooth texture and vibrant mint flavor, perfect for a cool indulgence on warm days.

Ingredients

Dairy and Eggs

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 egg yolks

Flavorings and Sweeteners

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cups fresh mint leaves (about 2 ½ ounces)
  • 4 ounces mint chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: In a small pot, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, sea salt, and egg yolks until fully combined. Add the fresh mint leaves to infuse the mixture with mint flavor.
  2. Heat and Steep: Place the pot over medium heat and whisk frequently until the mixture just begins to simmer gently. Remove from heat and let the mint leaves steep in the hot cream mixture for 1 hour to extract their full flavor.
  3. Strain and Chill: Strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate the mixture until it is completely cold, which helps improve the texture in the final ice cream.
  4. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled cream into your ice cream maker. Churn for about 30 minutes or until the ice cream becomes creamy and thick, creating a smooth texture.
  5. Add Mint Chocolate: Mix in the chopped mint chocolate during the last minute of churning, allowing the chocolate pieces to evenly distribute throughout the ice cream.
  6. Freeze and Stir: Transfer the churned ice cream into a large baking dish. Place it in the refrigerator and every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the frozen edges back into the mixture. Repeat this stirring process for at least 2 hours to ensure even freezing and a creamy consistency.
  7. Final Mix and Serve: Before serving, stir in any additional chopped mint chocolate if desired. Serve immediately or store in the freezer until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Steeping the mint leaves in the hot cream extracts fresh, vibrant mint flavor without overpowering the base.
  • Stirring the ice cream every 30 minutes while freezing prevents large ice crystals from forming and keeps the texture smooth.
  • If an ice cream maker is not available, you can manually stir the mixture every 30 minutes during freezing for best results.
  • Use high-quality mint chocolate for the best taste and texture contrast.
  • Keep the ice cream well covered to avoid absorbing fridge odors while chilling or freezing.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/homemade-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-recipe/