Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
Prep
20 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about homemade mint chocolate ice cream, and honestly, it's so much easier to make than you might think. This recipe comes together in just 50 minutes total, making it perfect for when you want an impressive dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. The dark chocolate chips add rich flavor while providing antioxidants that are actually good for you, and the fresh mint gives everything a wonderfully natural taste that beats store bought versions every time. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients at home already, so you can whip this up without a special trip to the store.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 mlwhole milk
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tspmint extract(freshly opened)
- 200 gdark chocolate chips(high-quality, dark chocolate)
- 1 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 237 mlfresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer for a more precise temperature control.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the mint extract, dark chocolate chips, and unsalted butter until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before proceeding.
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the chocolate solids.
Tip: Discard the chocolate solids.
- 4
Cover the container and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to chill and infuse the flavors.
Tip: You can also speed up the process by placing the container in the freezer.
- 5
Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can also place the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish and freeze it for about 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- 6
During the last 2 minutes of churning, add the vanilla extract and chopped fresh mint leaves.
Tip: This will give the ice cream a nice minty freshness.
- 7
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Tip: Make sure to press the wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent air from getting in.
- 8
Place the container in the freezer to harden for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious mint chocolate ice cream!
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