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Learn how to make creamy and delicious homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream at home using KitchenAid’s Artisan Stand Mixer and Ice Cream Maker Attachment. This easy recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and tips to create the perfect frozen treat.

Tools Required:

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
• KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment
• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Preparation:

1. Prepare the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
2. Temper the Egg Yolks: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
3. Cook the Mixture: Return the saucepan to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
4. Chill the Base: Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
5. Churn the Ice Cream: Attach the pre-frozen KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment to your stand mixer. Turn the mixer on low speed and pour in the chilled base. Churn for about 20-30 minutes until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the mini chocolate chips and let them mix in evenly.
7. Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Yield: About 1.5 quarts of ice cream
Total Time: Approximately 8 hours (20 minutes prep, 30 minutes cooking, 4 hours chilling, 4 hours freezing)

Enjoy your homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream, made easy with the help of KitchenAid appliances!

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