Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is made by steeping fresh or extract-based mint into a cream custard, then churning it with plenty of chocolate chips folded in at the end. The mint flavor is cool and clean without being sharp, and the chips add a firm, chocolatey bite throughout. Active prep takes about 30 minutes, with several hours of freezing needed before serving.
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Freezer-safe container
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream preferably organic for a richer taste
- 1 cup whole milk fresh
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves washed and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips preferably high-quality
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the milk mixture and let steep for 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld and infuse. Strain mixture through a fine sieve, pressing on the leaves to extract all the flavor.
- Stir 2 cups of heavy cream into the mint-infused milk, add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. About 5 minutes before completing churning, add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For a natural green color, you can add a few drops of spinach juice to the mixture without affecting the taste.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with chocolate chunks for added texture.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the milk and cream with coconut milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 1566IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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