Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)
Creamy, cool mint delight loaded with rich chocolate chips and vibrant green color.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Sweeteners
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Egg
04 - 4 large egg yolks
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Color
08 - 1/4 teaspoon natural green food coloring or a few drops as needed (optional: 1/2 cup packed fresh spinach leaves for natural green color)
→ Chocolate
09 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine heavy cream, milk, and half of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar in a bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
03 - Gradually pour hot cream mixture into yolks while whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan.
04 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat back of spoon (approximately 170°F). Do not boil.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
06 - Blend custard with spinach leaves in blender until smooth if using natural color, or stir in green food coloring to desired shade.
07 - Strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
08 - Churn custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions. Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate when almost finished.
09 - Transfer to freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze at least 2 hours or until firm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The fresh mint flavor hits different when it has not been sitting in a factory warehouse for six months
- That color comes from spinach, not something you need a chemistry degree to understand, and nobody can tell the difference
02 -
- The custard must reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit but never boil or you will end up with sweet scrambled eggs
- Chilling the base thoroughly before churning makes the difference between icy and creamy
03 -
- Toast the chocolate chips briefly before adding them for an extra layer of flavor complexity
- A splash of vodka or other neutral spirit helps keep the ice cream softer in the freezer