Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Mint chocolate chip ice cream made from real fresh mint leaves.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ingredients:
2 cups milk (2% or whole)
6 large egg yolks
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 bunch, fresh mint (small package from grocery store) or 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 (4 ounce) bar bittersweet chocolate (60-65%), finely chopped

Directions:
Whisk milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
Whisk heavy cream and granulated sugar together, in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Whisk half of cream into egg yolks, until well combined. Whisk egg mixture back into saucepan containing remaining cream. Whisk and cook custard until it thickens, and temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
Remove pan from heat and strain custard into a large mixing bowl; whisk in vanilla extract and mint (or mint extract). Cool custard for 30 minutes before placing in the refrigerator, lightly covered.
Chill for 4 hours, or overnight. Strain custard into ice cream maker (straining out the mint) and process according to directions. In the last 5 minutes of processing, add chocolate, and allow to finish churning.

Yield: 8-10 servings