Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Print Version)

Creamy frozen delight bursting with mint flavor and chocolate chips, naturally tinted green.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Combine milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar completely dissolves and mixture is warm but not boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually pour approximately 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
03 - Return yolk mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon until custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, reaching approximately 170°F.
04 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if using until fully combined.
05 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg particles. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled, preferably overnight.
06 - Process cold custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions. During the final 2 minutes of churning, add chocolate chips and allow machine to distribute evenly throughout.
07 - Transfer churned ice cream to an airtight freezer-safe container. Press parchment paper directly onto surface to prevent ice crystals. Freeze for minimum 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
08 - Scoop into bowls or cones. Allow to soften 2-3 minutes at room temperature if frozen solid before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mint flavor is bright and clean without being overpowering like store bought versions can be
  • You control the food coloring situation from none at all to that nostalgic green we all secretly love
  • The chocolate chips stay suspended perfectly instead of sinking to the bottom like in some recipes
02 -
  • Overheating the custard will cause it to curdle, so keep that heat low and stir constantly
  • The chilling step cannot be skipped or your ice cream will take forever to churn and may develop ice crystals
  • Fresh mint infusion sounds appealing but peppermint extract actually gives a more consistent, brighter flavor for this particular recipe
03 -
  • Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for at least 24 hours before churning for the best results
  • Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping for that perfect texture
  • Press a piece of parchment directly against the surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals from forming

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