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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

There's nothing much better than homemade ice cream. This mint chocolate chip truly rivals even the best ice cream shoppe in town. Be sure to get fresh mint and top-notch chocolate. And, to put it over the top, make ice cream cookie sandwiches with our Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole milk divided
  • 1½ cups heavy cream divided
  • ⅔ cup sugar divided
  • 1 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.3 fl oz green food coloring optional
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoon canola oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of the milk, 1 cup of the heavy cream, ⅓ cup of the sugar, and the mint leaves. Heat over medium heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until bubbles form around the edges and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let it come to a boil.
  2. Remove the cream mixture from the heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, the remaining ½ cup milk, the remaining ½ cup heavy cream, the remaining ⅓ cup sugar, and the vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Return the cream/mint mixture back to medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk the egg yolk mixture and begin slowly pouring the hot cream mixture into it. When almost all of the hot liquid has been added, slowly pour the warmed yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the custard through a sieve into a medium-sized clean bowl, gently pressing the liquid through the sieve and leaving any solids in the sieve. Place the bowl into another large bowl. Carefully add ice water around the bowl with the custard and let it cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in the food coloring until fully combined. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the surface of the custard and another piece of plastic over the top of the bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 24 hours.
  6. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a pan over gently simmering water on the stove. Set aside to cool.
  7. Pour the custard into your ice cream maker and churn until the custard reaches the consistency of thick whipped cream.
  8. Stir the canola oil into the cooled, melted chocolate. During the last few minutes of churning, drizzle the chocolate mixture into the ice cream maker and continue to churn until small slivers of chocolate form.
  9. Transfer to a plastic freezer container, cover, and freeze until firm, 4 hours, or up to 3 days.

Notes

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  • Vegetable-based, non-dye food coloring can be found in the baking section of most well-stocked supermarkets. Check the label. 
  • For best results, allow the ice cream to freeze in the freezer for 8 to 10 hours. For easy scooping, let the ice cream set out on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. 
  • The ice cream will keep in the freezer for several weeks. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 1106IU (22%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 1106IU 22%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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