Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)
Creamy, cool mint dessert with rich chocolate chips and a natural green color, perfect for warm days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Custard Components
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 4 large egg yolks
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavorings
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Mix-ins
09 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine milk, sugar, and salt in medium saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm, avoiding boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl. Gradually pour 1/2 cup warm milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to temper eggs.
03 - Return yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens and coats spoon back (approximately 170°F).
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
05 - Pour mixture through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cover and refrigerate minimum 4 hours until completely cold.
06 - Churn in ice cream maker per manufacturer instructions. Add chocolate chips during final minutes of churning to distribute evenly.
07 - Transfer to freezer-safe container. Freeze minimum 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The homemade custard base creates an incredibly silky texture that store bought versions cannot match
- You control the mint intensity and chocolate ratio exactly how you like it
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- Overheating the custard will cause the eggs to scramble and ruin your base
- The custard must be completely chilled before churning or the ice cream will have icy crystals
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- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for at least 24 hours before using it
- Place your storage container in the freezer while the custard chills so the ice cream does not melt when you transfer it