Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)
A creamy, refreshing delight with cool mint and rich chocolate chips, naturally green and ideal for summer.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Sweetener
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Eggs
04 - 4 large egg yolks
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Color
07 - 1/4 teaspoon natural green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate
08 - 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine cream, milk, and half the sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium until steaming, avoiding boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale and slightly thickened in a mixing bowl.
03 - Gradually pour 1 cup hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
04 - Return tempered yolks to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until custard thickens and coats spoon back (170-175°F).
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until fully incorporated.
06 - Strain custard through fine mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate minimum 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
07 - Process chilled mixture in ice cream maker following manufacturer instructions. Add chopped chocolate chips during final few minutes of churning.
08 - Transfer ice cream to freezer-safe container. Freeze minimum 2 hours until firm before serving.
09 - Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The mint flavor is somehow both refreshing and deeply comforting, like a cool breeze on a hot day
- Homemade ice cream has a creaminess that store bought versions cannot replicate
02 -
- Rushing the chilling step results in icy crystals instead of creamy goodness
- Tempering the eggs properly prevents scrambled bits in your final custard
03 -
- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for 24 hours before using
- Toast the chocolate chips lightly for a nuttier flavor dimension