Fresh Mint Chip Gelato Recipes

REAL MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP GELATO RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, cream, and mint together until it comes to a simmer. Once it simmers, remove it from the heat and set it aside, and let it infuse for about 45 minutes.
• Whisk the eggs and the sugar together in a medium mixing bowl.
• One ladleful at a time, whisk the milk mixture into the eggs.
• Return the gelato mixture to the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from the heat and immediately pour the mixture through the sieve. Discard all the solids left and mint in the sieve. Set aside to cool down at room temperature.
• Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hours but up to 3 days.
• Churn according to the directions for your ice cream maker.
• When the gelato starts to resemble soft serve and is almost finished churning, melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat.
• While the machine is still churning, drizzle the hot melted chocolate into the gelato. It will freeze in ribbons into the gelato.
• Transfer to an airtight, freezable container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.

FRESH MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP GELATO

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, stir the sugar and cornstarch together. Stir in the cream and milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
• Add the mint sprigs. Set the pan into a bowl of ice water to cool the mixture down quickly and stir occasionally until cool; discard the mint after 5 minutes. If you leave the mint in too long the flavor will be too strong. Cover the mint cream and refrigerate about 4 hours, or until completely cold.
• Freeze the mint cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until frozen.
• While the milk mixture is cooling, melt the chocolate. I did it in the microwave but can also done in an double boiler. Cool until the chocolate is barely warm and still fluid.
• After the gelato is processed, working quickly, drizzle the melted chocolate into the gelato while whisking or stirring vigorously. The chocolate will flake apart as it hits the cold gelato, forming bits of chocolate throughout, stir with a wooden spoon..
• Serve immediately, or transfer to a container and freeze until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
• Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fresh-mint-chip-gelato.html?oc=linkback