Mint Chocolate Chip Ice (Printable Version)
Cool and creamy dessert featuring mint freshness and chunks of rich chocolate.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Egg 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 - Optional: 2–3 drops green food coloring
→ Chocolate
09 - 3.5 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the heavy cream and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming, avoiding boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
03 - Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cream into the yolks to temper, then return mixture to the saucepan.
04 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened and coating the spoon back (170–175°F), approximately 5–7 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
06 - Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
07 - Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker following manufacturer instructions.
08 - During the final 2 minutes of churning, add chopped chocolate for even distribution.
09 - Transfer to a lidded freezer-safe container and freeze at least 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The freshness of real peppermint creates something entirely different from store-bought versions
- Homemade custard base makes it incredibly smooth and scoopable straight from the freezer
02 -
- Overheating the custard will cause the eggs to scramble and ruin the texture completely
- The chilling step cannot be skipped or the ice cream will not freeze properly in the machine
03 -
- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for 24 hours before churning for faster, better results
- Toast the chocolate pieces at 300°F for 5 minutes to deepen the flavor before adding them