Mint Chocolate Ice Cream

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

2. 2

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped mint leaves. Cover and let the mixture steep for about 30 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.

3. 3

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the mint leaves to extract as much flavor as possible. Discard the mint leaves.

4. 4

   Chill the mint-infused cream mixture in the refrigerator until it is completely cold, about 2 hours.

5. 5

   Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

6. 6

   During the last few minutes of churning, add the mini chocolate chips to the ice cream maker.

7. 7

   Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm before serving.