Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

Mint Chocolate chip ice cream and homemade fresh mint chocolate chip ice cream should have names that better distinguish one from the other, because one tastes so much better than the other! 

If you have fresh mint in the yard this is a great recipe to try, and even if you don't you can always buy some at the store. If you have a chance I also recommend picking up some good dark chocolate (It really complements the flavor of the mint).

1 Recipe custard base

10-15 fresh mint leaves (or 1 1/2 tsp. mint extract)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate

*optional - 1 teaspoon peppermint flavored liquor

1) Finely chop the mint leaves.

2)Add mint leaves to sugar, cream, and milk in saucepan. Heat mixture, heat mixture and continue with the custard base recipe.

3) Add vanilla to completed custard base, and mix.

4) Chill the mixture.

5) Add mixture to ice cream maker. Add 1/4 cup dark chocolate a few minutes before ice cream is done churning.

*note, if you would like to make this delicious mint chocolate chipe ice cream recipe, but fresh mint leaves are not available, mint extract may be substituted for the mint leaves.