Mint Chocolate Chip Waffle (Print)
A creamy mint chocolate chip atop warm golden waffles balances cool and crisp textures beautifully.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
01 - 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
03 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 5 large egg yolks
06 - 1 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
07 - 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
08 - 3/4 cup (120 g) semisweet chocolate chips, chopped if desired
→ For the Waffles
09 - 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 2 tsp baking powder
12 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 2 large eggs
15 - 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) whole milk
16 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
17 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make:
01 - Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into yolks while whisking constantly. Gradually whisk tempered yolks back into saucepan.
03 - Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (approximately 170°F).
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract and food coloring if using. Strain through fine sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
05 - Churn chilled mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Add chocolate chips during final minutes. Transfer to container and freeze until firm.
06 - Preheat waffle iron. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
07 - Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
08 - Lightly grease waffle iron. Pour batter into iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
09 - Place warm waffle on each plate, top generously with scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, and garnish with extra chocolate chips or fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between hot waffle and cold ice cream creates a dessert experience like no other
- Fresh peppermint extract gives it that nostalgic ice cream shop flavor without being artificial
02 -
- The custard base can split if cooked too quickly or at too high a heat, patience is everything
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly, plan accordingly
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- Chill your waffle iron plates before cooking for extra crispness
- A splash of vodka in the ice cream base keeps it softer straight from the freezer