Mint Chocolate Chip Delight (Printable Version)
A creamy treat combining cool mint and rich chocolate for a refreshing indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Egg 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
# Method:
01 - Heat heavy cream and milk in medium saucepan over medium heat until just steaming, do not boil.
02 - Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in separate bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
03 - Slowly pour 1 cup hot cream mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to temper.
04 - Return tempered yolk mixture to 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), about 5–7 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if using.
07 - Pour custard through fine mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
08 - Churn chilled custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
09 - During last 2 minutes of churning, add chopped chocolate to disperse evenly.
10 - Transfer to lidded container and freeze at least 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Homemade mint ice cream tastes infinitely fresher than anything from the store, with none of that artificial aftertaste
- The chocolate stays perfectly dispersed creating those coveted flecks in every single spoonful
02 -
- Never skip the tempering step or you will end up with sweetened scrambled eggs instead of smooth custard
- The custard must be completely cold before churning or the ice cream will have a gritty, icy texture
03 -
- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for 24 hours before churning for the best results
- Place your storage container in the freezer while the ice cream churns so it is already cold when you transfer the soft serve