This Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream ticks a lot of boxes for me. I love ice cream on sunny summer day (who doesn’t, right?) and I love the fresh mint and dark chocolate flavor combination. This recipe delivers on both counts! You won’t believe how sublime it is! Creamy dark chocolate ice cream with the flavor of fresh mint and added chunks of chopped dark chocolate.
This recipe doesn’t have any unusual ingredients, but it has quite a few steps and requires overnight refrigeration, so it is one to make when you have time in the kitchen and you don’t need to rush. You’ll also need an ice cream maker. Making ice cream requires precision so you may not get the results without this equipment!
To make Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat the milk and cream in a large pot over medium heat. Once the mixture has come to a boil, remove from the heat.
Add the chopped mint to the pot and cover. Let stand for 20 minutes until the mixture has been infused with minty flavor. Strain and discard the mint leaves.
Return the milk and cream to the pot and add 2 tbsp of the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to boil, turn the heat down low.
While the milk and cream is coming to a boil, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining sugar together.
Add the hot milk and cream to the whisked egg yolks slowly. Try to add no more than 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk after each addition to distribute the heat. Once all the milk has been incorporated, transfer all the mixture back to the pot.
Stir the mixture constantly over medium-low heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (or 180 °F on a kitchen thermometer). Allow the mixture to sit at 180 °F for around 3 minutes. This ensures that the eggs are pasteurized and safe to eat.
Place 8 oz finely chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Add the hot mixture to the chocolate. Cover and allow to sit. After about 3 minutes, remove the cover and stir well to ensure the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is fully melted.
Transfer the chocolate ice cream mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight.
Add the mixture to an ice cream maker and follow the applicant's instructions to freeze.
Once the ice cream volume has increased by half and has a soft serve consistency, stir in the remaining chopped chocolate. Continue to churn until the chocolate has been evenly distributed.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or glasses. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
You will not believe how good this Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream tastes! The result is definitely worth the effort! Don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes if you make this - I want to see how you get on!
Delicious! Made this for our summer BBQ, everyone loved it!
This ice cream is fire! So easy to make and yum.
OMG, this Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream is a total game changer! I whipped it up for a summer BBQ and my friends went nuts for it. The minty flavor with dark choc is sooo good! Will def make again!
I made this mint dark chocolate ice cream for my friends' dinner party. They were blown away! The fresh mint taste mixed with the dark chocolate was heavenly. Perfect for impressing guests!
Wow! This ice cream is the best thing I’ve made in ages! I whipped it up to celebrate my husband's birthday and the fresh mint and dark chocolate were such a hit. We devoured it! Can't wait to make it again!
Superb
So fresh, so good!
Delicious!
Delicious! Made this ice cream with my kids on a hot day. The mint and chocolate combo was a hit! Perfect treat for summer.
I tried this Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream on a hot summer day and it was just perfect! The mint makes it refreshin and the dark chocolate made my heart sing. I loved makin it slowly, it felt like a little adventure in my kitchen. So proud of the result!
Minty fresh delight!
This Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream is simply divine! I made it for a gathering and it was a hit. The contrast of mint and chocolate is so refreshing. Plus, it made me remember my childhood summers spent enjoying ice cream with friends.
Superb. I made this mint chocolate ice cream for my wife on our anniversary, and it was a huge hit. The fresh mint really shines through and the dark chocolate is to die for. It’s a bit of a process, but totally worth it for the creamy goodness. I’ll be making this again for sure.
The mint and choclate, wow! I made this for the first time with friends, and we all fall in love with it. Such a refreshing treat on a warm weekend.
It's been a fab summer and this Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream really hit the spot. I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. That minty touch with the chocolate was just lush! Definitely a winner.
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