Fresh Mint Ice Cream

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • steeping time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (makes approximately 2 pints)

  • Calories

    351 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Mint chip ice cream made with real, fresh mint leaves is an experience not to be missed! This creamy, refreshing homemade ice cream is a simple and delicious summertime treat.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 large handful fresh mint leaves about 1 cup, lightly packed
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil canola, sunflower
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Instructions

  1. Heat the cream and half and half in a saucepan until just simmering.
  2. Remove from the heat, add the mint leaves, cover and let steep for 2 hours.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar and set aside.
  4. Strain the mint leaves out of the cream, pour back into the saucepan, and add the egg yolk mixture.
  5. Place back on the stove and heat over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Strain again to remove any bits of cooked egg yolk, and chill thoroughly (preferably overnight).
  7. Churn according to your ice cream maker's instructions.
  8. While the ice cream is churning, melt the dark chocolate with the oil in the microwave or in a double boiler and mix until it is smooth.
  9. Pour the chocolate in a thin stream over the ice cream when it is almost done churning, you can break up any large pieces of chocolate that form with a spoon.
  10. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for at least a few hours before serving.

Notes

  • Recipe lightly adapted from Serious Eats

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 787IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (makes approximately 2 pints)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 787IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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