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Ingredients

  • 7 teaspoons green tea Matcha
  • 1 teaspoon leaves dried peppermint
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chunks

Method

  • In a heat-proof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and fluffy.
  • In a heavy based saucepan heat half and half, matcha, and mint until almost simmering.
  • Temper dairy into yolk mixture and return to pan. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Strain repeatedly until the ice cream base no longer has herbs in it.
  • Spin in ice cream maker until thick. Add chocolate chunks in during the last couple minutes and allow to churn until incorporated. Transfer to freezer-proof dish and freeze until firm.