Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Instructions

1. Heat milk and cream in a medium saucepan on low. Do not let boil.
2. While hot, add the fresh mint leaves and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
3. Separate egg yolks from the whites and whisk into the whole eggs.
4. Add sugar and whisk until fully combined.
5. Strain mixture and discard mint.
6. Slowly add 1 cup of the milk and cream mixture to the eggs and sugar while whisking continuously until cooled.
7. When it has cooled, add the egg and milk mixture to the saucepan and heat on medium low.
8. Whisk constantly until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9. Poor the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
10. When the mixture is completely cool add it to your ice cream machine and follow the machines instructions, usually churn for about 20 minutes.
11. While churning, add the chocolate chips.
12. Transfer frozen mixture to a freezer bowl and place in your freezer for 4-6 hours or until frozen.