Mint ice cream made with fresh mint

[Amira]

We've always made mint chocolate chip ice cream with peppermint extract, but I can't get it here. I can get piles of fresh mint though, so does anyone have tips for making mint ice cream with peppermint extract? Thanks.

[ktgrok]

This recipe is more for ice milk than ice cream, but should give you an idea of how to do it. http://cookieandkate.com/2011/light-mint-ice-cream-recipe/

[ktgrok]

Ooh, a better one with more info: http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/06/best-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-recipe.html

[hellen]

It's been a long time but I think I brewed the mint leaves in the milk. The flavor was nice and not at all like store bought mint ice cream. It was fresher and mellower but brighter at the same time.

 

I just read the serious eats link from above. I thought the taste description of fresh mint was perfect. You need to try it at least once. It's been over years since I've made it but the memory of that flavor lingers.

Edited September 9, 2016 by hellen

[maize]

Ok, I have loads of fresh mint. I think I need an ice cream maker.

[bibiche]

I like this recipe from David Lebovitz: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/mint-chip-ice-cream-recipe-chocolate/

[heartlikealion]

I want to try this. I mean try the finished product :D

[LinRTX]

Yes, we make mint ice cream with fresh mint. It is fabulous. Bruise the mint leaves, then heat them in the milk. Let cool and stain out the mint. I'm not certain how much milk we used, but I do know we doubled the recipe and needed two cups of mint leave. It is so ery good.

 

Linda