Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (1 ounce) package fresh mint
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

Recipe

• 1 Combine the half and half and milk in a heavy saucepan.
• 2 Bring to a soft boil.
• 3 In another bowl beat eggs to mix, then add 1/2 cup of sugar slowly; beat until thick and pale in color.
• 4 Temper the eggs with 1/3 of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
• 5 Pour the tempered eggs into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, and cook over low heat for 2 min or until it reaches 160º, stirring constantly.
• 6 Remove from heat and place pan in a large bowl of ice; cool completely, stirring occasionally.
• 7 Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe dish.
• 8 Microwave on high for 2 1/2 min or until sugar dissolves.
• 9 Add the mint to the hot syrup and steep for 5 minute.
• 10 Remove the mint sprigs and discard.
• 11 Pour the sugar syrup over the berries and let stand for 20 minute Mash a few with a fork after resting.
• 12 Add berries to the milk mixture, stir well; cover and chill, stirring occasionally.
• 13 Pour mixture inot the freezer can of an ice crea freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
• 14 Spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.