Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Print)
A creamy dessert featuring cool mint and rich chocolate chips, perfect for warm days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Custard 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
# How To Make:
01 - Combine heavy cream and milk in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until just steaming, being careful not to bring to a boil.
02 - Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until mixture becomes pale yellow and slightly thickened in texture.
03 - Gradually pour approximately 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
04 - Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream, stirring to incorporate fully.
05 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon (170-175°F). This takes approximately 5-7 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if using until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Allow to reach room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
08 - Process the chilled custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
09 - Add the finely chopped chocolate during the final 2 minutes of churning to ensure even distribution throughout the ice cream.
10 - Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fresh mint flavor hits you differently when it is homemade, cool and genuine without any weird aftertaste
- Those uneven chocolate shards create these perfect little moments of intensity throughout each bite
02 -
- Do not rush the chilling step or your ice cream will have those weird icy crystals instead of being smooth
- Adding chocolate too early makes it sink to the bottom instead of staying scattered throughout
03 -
- Place your storage container in the freezer while the ice cream churns so it is already cold when you transfer everything
- Press a piece of parchment paper directly against the surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals from forming on top