Strawberry Mint Ice Cream |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This would be so refreshing on a hot summer day! Times may differ, depending on ice cream machine. Ingredients:
2 cups half-and-half |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided |
3 large egg yolks |
1/2 cup water |
1 (1 ounce) package fresh mint |
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped |
Directions:
1. Combine the half and half and milk in a heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a soft boil.
3. In another bowl beat eggs to mix, then add 1/2 cup of sugar slowly; beat until thick and pale in color.
4. Temper the eggs with 1/3 of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
5. Pour the tempered eggs into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, and cook over low heat for 2 min or until it reaches 160ยบ, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and place pan in a large bowl of ice; cool completely, stirring occasionally.
7. Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe dish.
8. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 min or until sugar dissolves.
9. Add the mint to the hot syrup and steep for 5 minute.
10. Remove the mint sprigs and discard.
11. Pour the sugar syrup over the berries and let stand for 20 minute Mash a few with a fork after resting.
12. Add berries to the milk mixture, stir well; cover and chill, stirring occasionally.
13. Pour mixture inot the freezer can of an ice crea freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
14. Spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
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