Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Printable)
Refreshing creamy dessert with cool mint and rich chocolate flecks, ideal for warm days or indulgent moments.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Custard Mixture
03 - 4 large egg yolks
04 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Flavorings
06 - 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate
09 - 3.5 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Combine heavy cream and whole milk in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
02 - Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until pale yellow and slightly thickened.
03 - Gradually pour 1 cup of hot cream mixture into yolks while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
04 - Return tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan with remaining cream.
05 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (170-175°F), approximately 5-7 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
07 - Pour custard through fine mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate minimum 4 hours or until completely chilled.
08 - Process chilled custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
09 - Add chopped chocolate during final 2 minutes of churning for even distribution.
10 - Transfer to freezer-safe container with lid and freeze minimum 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The peppermint extract gives you that classic nostalgic flavor without any artificial aftertaste
- Fresh chopped chocolate creates these perfect little pockets that stay creamy instead of turning into icy chips
02 -
- Never skip the chilling step or your ice cream will take forever to churn and may develop icy crystals
- Watch the custard like a hawk once it starts thickening because scrambled egg ice cream is not the vibe
03 -
- Place your ice cream container in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before transferring the churned ice cream to help it firm up faster
- Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream before freezing to prevent ice crystals from forming on top