Refreshing yet indulgent, this flavor pairs cool mint with crunchy chocolate shards. It’s a favorite among kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- Optional: green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare custard
Heat cream, milk, and half the sugar. - Whisk yolks
Beat yolks with sugar, temper, and return to the pan. Cook until slightly thickened. - Flavor
Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract (and coloring if desired). - Chill
Refrigerate at least 4 hours. - Churn and add chocolate
Freeze in an ice cream machine. In the final minutes, stir in chopped chocolate.
Tips
- Use peppermint, not spearmint, extract.
- For smoother shards, melt chocolate, drizzle it in during churning, and let it freeze into flakes.
- Adjust mint strength carefully—it can overpower.
Uses
- Classic cone favorite.
- Perfect as a scoop in chocolate brownies.
- Refreshing topping for hot fudge sundaes.
