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Creamy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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A quick and easy homemade ice cream recipe featuring fresh mint and crunchy chocolate chips, perfect for summer and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves (or 1 tsp peppermint extract)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (130 g)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and fresh mint leaves. Warm over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the infused milk mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove mint leaves. Return the strained milk mixture to the saucepan.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper. Pour everything back into the saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (170°F / 77°C), about 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour custard into a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface, and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. Add mini chocolate chips about 5 minutes before finishing to keep them evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

Keep the ice cream maker bowl frozen overnight for best results. Temper eggs slowly to avoid cooked bits. Fold in chocolate chips near the end of churning to prevent sinking. Chill custard thoroughly for smooth texture. Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes at room temperature before scooping.

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