The Best Fresh Mint Ice Cream Recipe
I absolutely love mint chocolate chip ice cream! But I hate food dyes so I decided to try to make my own fresh mint ice cream with real mint! The infusion of fresh mint makes it slightly herbaceous and bright. The process of steeping the mint into the milk allows the mint’s essential oils to seep into the base of the ice cream. By adding chocolate chips, you get the perfect contrast of taste and texture! Plus, the chocolate makes it a more indulgent treat which is exactly what I am looking for in my ice cream. This fresh mint chocolate chip ice cream is sure to become a family favorite! If you love ice cream recipes like me, be sure to also try my butter brickle ice cream recipe and no churn blueberry ice cream recipe, too!
Ingredients Needed
Whole Milk & Heavy Cream: The combination of milk and heavy cream gives the ice cream a rich, creamy texture. Sugar: To keep things sweet! Granulated sugar works well here. Egg Yolks: Egg yolks are essential to create a creamy consistency. They will thicken the ice cream and make it velvety smooth! Mint: Fresh mint leaves are the star of this recipe. They give the ice cream a pure, clean mint flavor that I prefer over using mint extract! Chocolate Chips: Technically these are optional, but I like adding semi-sweet chocolate chips for added flavor and sweetness. You can use milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips if you prefer!
How to Make Mint Ice Cream
Tips for Success
Infuse properly! For the best minty flavor, make sure to simmer the fresh mint leaves with the milk for at least 5 minutes. The longer it simmers, the more minty flavor will be infused into the milk. Temper the egg mixture! When pouring the hot milk into the whisked eggs, first pour just a small amount of the hot liquid into the eggs and stir the eggs vigorously while pouring. Once you have added some of the warm liquid into the eggs, you can pour the rest slowing into it. This will ensure that your egg yolks don’t scramble! Cook to the right temperature. Make sure to cook the custard base to 190 degrees F before continuing with the process. This will ensure a super creamy fresh mint chocolate chip ice cream! If you aren’t sure, use a candy thermometer for accuracy. Serve your mint chocolate chip ice cream with a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and some homemade chocolate sauce!
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