Description
Indulgent chocolate mint ice cream brings creamy, refreshing flavors dancing together in perfect harmony. Cool mint and rich chocolate create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
Chocolate and Mint Components:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Sweeteners and Stabilizers:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler or create a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt the dark chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- Gradually pour the warm heavy cream and whole milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the combined mixture to the double boiler, stirring continuously until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately incorporate the melted chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chopped mint leaves.
- Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any potential lumps and mint leaf fragments.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until completely chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer, deeper chocolate flavor and smoother texture.
- Ensure egg yolks are at room temperature to create a more uniform custard base and prevent unexpected curdling.
- Chop mint leaves finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large leafy chunks in the final ice cream.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut milk or almond milk, which will add a subtle nutty undertone to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg