Mint Ice Cream
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Fresh mint gives this dessert a cool burst of flavor. Add a few grains of salt to the infused cream mixture to bring out additional sweetness.
Servings:
Makes 1 quart.
Ingredients
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2 cupswhipping creamsee savings
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2/3 cupsugarsee savings
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3/4 cupfresh mint or basil leaves (about 3/4 oz.)see savings
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1 cupwhole milksee savings
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Fresh mint or basil leaves (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan combine cream, sugar, and mint leaves. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat; cover; steep for 1 hour. Strain, discarding mint leaves. Add milk to infused cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight until mixture is completely chilled.
2.
Freeze cream mixture in a 1-quart ice cream freezer according to the directions of the manufacturer. Ripen ice cream according to manufacturer's directions. Scoop into dessert dishes. Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil leaves. Makes 1 quart.
Nutrition information
Calories 289, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 9%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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