Helado de menta con trocitos de chocolate

Ingredientes

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 generous pinch fine sea salt
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups half & half (or substitute with a cup of both whole milk and heavy cream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 6 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 3/4 cup small chocolate chunks (or mini chocolate chips)

Preparación

1. 1

   Add the sugar, sea salt, heavy cream and the half and half into a large (8-cup) liquid measuring cup. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.

2. 2

   Next add in the vanilla, mint extract and 6 drops of the green food coloring, whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

4. 4

   Following the manufacturers instructions, pour the ice cream base into the ice cream maker and churn until thick.

5. 5

   Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate pieces and then pour the base into a freezer safe container and freeze for 4 hours to overnight. Overnight is best.

6. 6

   Scoop and serve!