Description
A delightful homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream that combines fresh mint and rich cream for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk, heavy cream, and fresh mint leaves on medium until almost boiling. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Slowly pour in the warm milk mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Strain the mixture to remove mint leaves and let it cool. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, adding chocolate chips in the last few minutes.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
You can adjust the mint and chocolate levels to your liking. Feel free to add mix-ins like crushed cookies or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: ice cream, mint chocolate chip, homemade dessert, summer treat, nostalgic recipes