Velvety Minty Pleasure

Velvety Minty Pleasure is a delicious and refreshing dessert that will leave you wanting more. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The key to making this dish is using high-quality ingredients and following the recipe closely.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional)

Serves: 6

Cooking Tips:

- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor.
- Be sure to temper the egg yolks before adding them to the mixture.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning in an ice cream maker.

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and mint leaves. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and salt.
4. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring (if using).
7. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
8. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
10. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
Velvety Minty Pleasure is a creamy and smooth ice cream with a beautiful light green color. The fresh mint flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cream and sugar. The texture is velvety and luxurious, making it a true pleasure to eat.
Type: Ice Cream
Main Ingredients: Heavy Cream, Fresh Mint Leaves, Egg Yolks