Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream made with real mint leaves for a burst of fresh flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh mint leaves
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine the milk and fresh mint leaves

Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering, then remove from heat and let steep for 1 hour

After steeping, strain the milk mixture to remove mint leaves

In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved

Combine the strained mint-infused milk with the cream mixture

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until completely cold

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions

During the last few minutes of churning, add the chocolate chips

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving

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