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Mint Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the cool, refreshing taste of homemade Mint Ice Cream! This recipe is incredibly easy to follow and results in a creamy, dreamy dessert perfect for a hot summer day or a delightful after-dinner treat. Elevate your ice cream experience with optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips, chocolate-covered mint candies, or crushed chocolate wafers for unique flavor combinations. Get ready for a minty masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 2232.5 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mint Ice Cream

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How to Make Mint Ice Cream

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and 4 large eggs until the mixture is pale yellow and thickened.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup cornstarch and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers.
  4. Slowly pour the hot heavy cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
  5. Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon, until the custard thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and pour the hot custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. This removes any lumps.
  7. Let the custard cool slightly. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (adjust to your desired shade).
  8. Cover and refrigerate the custard until completely chilled (at least 4 hours or overnight).
  9. Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  10. For firmer ice cream, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for several hours after churning.
  11. **Optional: After-dinner mint ice cream:** Add 1/2 cup chopped chocolate-covered mint candies to the ice cream maker when the ice cream is almost frozen. Let the machine mix in the candy.
  12. **Optional: Grasshopper pie ice cream:** Add 1/2 cup white crème de cacao to the custard before freezing. Add 1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers to the ice cream maker when the ice cream is almost frozen. Let the machine mix in the wafers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

610g

Fat

462g

Carbs

62g

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