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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Smooth Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is creamy and delicious with harmonious chunks of sweet chocolate for a perfectly refreshing fresh tasting homemade treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best mint chocolate chip ice cream, easy mint chcoclate chip ice cream, homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 oz 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar brands - Guittard or Ghirardelli
  • 4-6 drops green food color

Instructions

  • Follow your ice cream machine manufacture's instructions for best results (normally in the user manual also likely available online). Use the Built-in Compressor feature to make ice cream immediately or place the ice cream bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours prior to use.
  • In a pan/pot: add sugar, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, peppermint extract, green food color and whisk. Cook on low-medium for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir frequently as it may burn or scorch. Turn off the heat source.
  • In a small bowl: whisk the egg yolks. Add 2 tbsp of the milk mixture into the yolks and whisk. Repeat this step 2 more times. Whisk the milk mixture and slowly pour the yolk mixture into the pan while whisking. Turn on the heat source and cook on low for 8 minutes (stir frequently).
  • Place a mesh/strainer on top of a bowl. Pour the mixture through the strainer. Cover with saran wrap - place a piece of saran wrap directly over the surface of the mixture (this will prevent skin forming). Refrigerate/chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • The next day- chop the chocolate bar into small chucks and tiny pieces.
  • Then turn on the machine and make sure the ice cream maker is properly churning. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the stainless steel/freezer bowl and churn for 60 min. The last 5 minutes add the chocolate into the ice cream and continue to churn until done.
  • Once ready, serve immediately or transfer the ice cream to an air tight container with lid. Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours to form the proper ice cream texture.

Serve & enjoy!

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