Strawberry Mint Ice Cream
Fresh strawberry & mint are some of the best flavors of summer! They combine in this easy-to-make homemade ice cream both kids & adults will love!
Makes: 1 quart
Prep Time: 30 mins
Chill Time: 8 hours
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Ingredients:
– Heavy cream
– Whole milk
– Salt
– Large eggs
– Granulated sugar
– Fresh strawberries
– Mint leaves
– Lemon juice
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Combine cream, milk, & salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly, until the mixture reaches point of simmer.
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While the milk is heating, lightly whisk eggs & ½ cup sugar in a separate medium bowl.
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Slowly pour about half of milk mixture into bowl with eggs, whisking all the time. Pour egg/milk mixture back into saucepan with the rest of the milk.
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Cook over medium-low heat, while stirring, until the mixture slightly thickens (and coats back of spoon). Remove from heat.
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Pour mixture through strainer into large heat-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure wrap is touching the top of the cream mixture, and move to fridge 4 hours.
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In a separate bowl, mix together strawberries, chopped mint, ¼ cup sugar, & lemon juice.
Mix Strawberries
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Mash mixture together. Place in fridge to chill at least an hour.
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When you're ready to make ice cream, mix together strawberry puree & cream mixture.
Mix Base
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Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
Process Ice Cream
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Transfer finished ice cream into quart-sized container & place in freezer for 4+ hours to let it harden.
Freeze Ice Cream
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This Strawberry Mint Ice Cream hits on the spot on a hot summer day and tastes just like summer in a bowl!
Enjoy!!
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