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Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Fresh mint ice cream is a classic flavor that is a favorite! One of the best things about this fresh mint ice cream recipe is not only the flavor, but the aroma. The mint knocks you out of the room! Additionally, the fresh mint leaves give the ice cream a beautiful green color!
Author: susan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scoops
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine the milk, sugar, 1 cup cream, salt and mint leaves
  • When it's hot, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for an hour to infuse the milk.
  • After the hour, strain the milk. Make sure you press all the mint down with a spatula to extract as much mint as you can. Throw away the mint leaves.
  • Then add the remaining cream in to a large bowl

Making the custard

  • Reheat the minty milk. While reheating, whisk the egg yolks together in a separate bowl. While whisking constantly, pour a little of the hot ice cream mix to the yolks, then add the milky yolks to the saucepan.
  • Stirring constantly, cook until the mixture get thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (Temp no more than 170ºF (77ºC).
  • Strain the mixture into the cream, then stir the mixture over an ice bath until cool.
  • Cover and put in the fridge for at least two hours, but I would do overnight
  • Take out of the fridge and make it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (I always use my Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)*
  • While the mixture is freezing, melt the chocolate in a small bowl over a pot of simmering water, or in a microwave oven on low power, stirring until smooth.
  • When you are just about done making the ice cream, drizzle the chocolate into the ice cream. Stir it well and then, do it again with more chocolate.
  • Wow everyone by serving it immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

*Cuisinart users:
  • Pour in the ice cream mixture, add the ice cream paddle and then turn it on
  • I set the timer for 35 minutes
  • You can always churn it longer if you want it harder
  • Put it in the freezer to harden up some more

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1555IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ice cream, mint
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