Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)
A creamy mint dessert with rich chocolate chips and vibrant green color, perfect for warm days.
# What you'll need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Sweetener
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Eggs
04 - 4 large egg yolks
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Color
07 - 1/4 teaspoon natural green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate
08 - 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Combine cream, milk, and half of sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium until just steaming, not boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
03 - Gradually pour about 1 cup of hot milk mixture into egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper.
04 - Pour tempered yolks back into saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon (170-175°F).
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
06 - Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
07 - Churn chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Add chopped chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.
08 - Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
09 - Scoop and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The peppermint flavor is bright and refreshing without being overpowering
- Homemade texture puts store bought versions to shame
02 -
- Rushing the chilling step will result in icy, grainy texture instead of creamy smoothness
- Overcooking the custard causes scrambled eggs, so remove from heat the moment it thickens
03 -
- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for 24 hours before churning
- The custard is done when it coats the spoon and you can run a clean line through it