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chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream | with 25 amazing images.

chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream is a refreshing cooling mint flavoured ice cream enjoyed by all. Learn how to make easy mint chocolate chip ice cream.

To make chocolate mint ice cream, combine the cornflour in 4 tablespoons of cold milk in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the remaining milk, sugar, cornflour-water mixture, milk powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Lower the flame and cook for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Cool completely. Add the fresh cream, mint, lemon juice, peppermint essence, green food colour and mix well. Pour the mixture into a shallow aluminium container. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for 6 hours or till semi-set. Pour the mixture into a mixer and blend till smooth. Transfer the mixture back into the same aluminium shallow container, add the chocolate chips and mix well. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for approx. 10 hours or till set. Scoop and serve immediately.

Chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven. The richness of chocolate and the peppiness of mint combine really showcase well in homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream, resulting in a really aesthetic flavour and aroma. Naturally, this duo works out well not just in chocolates and milkshakes but in ice-creams too.

What makes this dark chocolate mint ice cream quite different from others is the fact that the creamy ice-cream prepared with milk and cream is perked up with whole chocolate chips and chopped mint leaves instead of blending these ingredients into the ice-cream.

This causes bursts of flavour as you allow the easy mint chocolate chip ice cream to melt on your taste buds! Truly, the magic must be experienced to be understood.

Tips for chocolate mint ice cream. 1. Do not use warm or hot milk as cornflour might form lumps. 2. Prefer to use a shallow aluminium container and not steel container to set the ice cream. 3. Remember to buy a certified green colour only. 4. Keep the freezer clutter free. If the freezer is full, there are chances of ice cream not setting well or forming icicles.

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Chocolate Mint Ice Cream, Indian Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe - How to make Chocolate Mint Ice Cream, Indian Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients


For Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tbsp cornflour
2 cups cold milk
5 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup milk powder
1/2 cup fresh cream
1 tsp lemon juice
a few drops peppermint essence
2 to 3 drops green food colour

Method
    Method
  1. Combine the cornflour in 4 tablespoons of cold milk in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
  2. Combine the remaining milk, sugar, cornflour-water mixture, milk powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  3. Lower the flame and cook for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Cool completely.
  4. Add the fresh cream, mint, lemon juice, peppermint essence, green food colour and mix well.
  5. Pour the mixture into a shallow aluminium container. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for 6 hours or till semi-set.
  6. Pour the mixture into a mixer and blend till smooth.
  7. Transfer the mixture back into the same aluminium shallow container, add the chocolate chips and mix well.
  8. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for approx. 10 hours or till set.
  9. Scoop and serve immediately.

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What is chocolate mint ice cream made of?
  1. Chocolate mint ice cream is made of 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina), 1 tbsp cornflour, 2 cups cold milk, 5 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup milk powder, 1/2 cup fresh cream, 1 tsp lemon juice, a few drops peppermint essence and 
    2 to 3 drops green food colour.

How to prepare mint for chocolate mint ice cream
  1. To prepare mint for chocolate mint ice cream, buy a fresh bunch of mint leaves. You will know the leaves are fresh when they are bright green in color and not yellow.
  2. Pick the leaves from the stems and discard the stems.
  3. Wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt and dust that might be on them.This is a very important step as the leaves might have a lot of dirt on them.
  4. Chop the leaves. We will need 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina). 

For the cornflour mixture
  1. For the cornflour mixture of chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream, add 1 tbsp cornflour in a bowl.
  2. Add 4 tablespoons of cold milk. Do not use warm or hot milk as cornflour might form lumps.
  3. Mix well using a spoon and keep aside. Ensure there are no lumps.

For the milk mixture of chocolate mint ice cream
  1. For the milk mixture of chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream, add the remaining milk in a deep non stick pan.
  2. Add 5 tbsp sugar.
  3. Add cornflour-water mixture.
  4. Add 1/4 cup milk powder. This adds thickness and body to the ice cream.
  5. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Stirring is important so the milk doesn’t stick to the pan and also to avoid the cornflour from making lumps. 
  6. Lower the flame and cook for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Cool completely. At this stage the milk will thicken.
  7. Add 1/2 cup fresh cream. This adds luscious texture to the chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream.
  8. Add 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina). See above how to buy and chop mint leaves. 
  9. Add 1 tsp lemon juice. This adds slight tang.
  10. Add a few drops peppermint essence. This acts as a cooling agent.
  11. Add 2 to 3 drops green food colour. Remember to buy a certified colour only. 
  12. Mix well. The milk mixture of chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream is ready. 

How to make chocolate mint ice cream
  1. To make chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream, pour the prepared milk mixture into a shallow aluminium container. 
  2. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for 6 hours or till semi-set. Ensure the freezer is half empty so the ice cream sets well. 
  3. Pour the mixture into a mixer and blend till smooth.
  4. Transfer the mixture back into the same aluminium shallow container, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and mix well. You can buy readymade chocolate chips recipe or make chocolate chips at home. 
  5. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for approx. 10 hours or till set.
  6. Scoop and serve chocolate mint ice cream recipe | easy Indian mint chocolate chip ice cream | homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream | dark chocolate mint ice cream immediately.

Tips for chocolate mint ice cream
  1. Do not use warm or hot milk as cornflour might form lumps.
  2. Prefer to use a shallow aluminium container and not steel container to set the ice cream.
  3. Remember to buy a certified green colour only.
  4. Keep the freezer clutter free. If the freezer is full, there are chances of ice cream not setting well or forming icicles.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy297 cal
Protein6.5 g
Carbohydrates26.3 g
Fiber0.4 g
Fat19.7 g
Cholesterol10.7 mg
Vitamin A299.3 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B30.6 mg
Vitamin C2 mg
Folic Acid13.4 mcg
Calcium216.8 mg
Iron1.7 mg
Magnesium67 mg
Phosphorus193.6 mg
Sodium19.2 mg
Potassium232 mg
Zinc0.1 mg
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Reviews

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
 on 20 Dec 19 04:10 PM
5

what can we use instead of peppermint essence if it is not available
Chocolate Mint Ice-Cream
 on 27 Dec 10 01:02 PM
5

I love mint and chocolate ice cream1 i tried making this and had great results! it cane be a messy procedure but its worth it!