Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream [The Arctic Crunch Remix]
Refreshing mint ice cream studded with chocolate chips that delivers cool satisfaction. This is the flavor that makes hot summer days bearable.
Makes
Serves 6-8
Total Time
15 min (12 min prep)
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream (grass-fed preferred)
1 cups (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
¾ cup coconut sugar
6 large egg yolks (pasture-raised preferred)
2 tsp (10ml) pure mint extract
¼ tsp salt
Natural green food coloring (optional)
¾ cup mini dark chocolate chips
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Replace ½ cup almond milk with plain kefir for probiotics.
Remix Options
Raw honey for coconut sugar (reduce to ½ cup), coconut milk for almond milk.
Good To Know
Coconut sugar enhances the mint flavor while the chocolate chips provide that perfect textural contrast.
steps
Step 1
Heat cream and almond milk in saucepan until just steaming.
Step 2
Whisk egg yolks and coconut sugar until pale and thick.
Step 3
Slowly pour hot cream into yolks, whisking constantly.
Step 4
Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats spoon (170°F (77°C)).
Step 5
Strain, then stir in mint extract, salt, and green coloring if using.
Step 6
Chill completely, then churn in ice cream maker according to directions.
Step 7
During last few minutes of churning, add chocolate chips.
Step 8
Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Store up to 1 week.